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Tom Harkin: For millions of young people, these trends are putting the American Dream on hold or out of reach.

On the recordJuly 18, 2012
For millions of young people, these trends are putting the American Dream on hold or out of reach.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses concern that student debt is hindering young people's pursuit of the American Dream.

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