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Tom Harkin: If I might respond, that $4.9 million only covers 10 States. We want to cover 50 States. Thus the need for the $34…

On the recordJuly 23, 1997
If I might respond, that $4.9 million only covers 10 States. We want to cover 50 States. Thus the need for the $34 million.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing funding needs for a program during a House debate.

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