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Tom Harkin: Let's assure a better future for Kizzie Simmons' daughter, who wants a college education; for Pattie Federico, who…

On the recordJune 24, 2013
Let's assure a better future for Kizzie Simmons' daughter, who wants a college education; for Pattie Federico, who deserves a chance at the American dream.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the importance of raising the minimum wage for future generations' opportunities.

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