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Tom Harkin: When you build an elementary school without a playground, I don't know what statement you are making about the health of…

On the recordJune 2, 2009
When you build an elementary school without a playground, I don't know what statement you are making about the health of our kids.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin criticizes schools lacking playgrounds for neglecting children's health.

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