Political Quotes

Tom Harkin: “The Strong Start for America's Children Act introduced by Senator Harkin would create and fund the State-Federal…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2014
The Strong Start for America's Children Act introduced by Senator Harkin would create and fund the State-Federal partnership that would enable States across the country to provide high-quality pre-K for 4-year-olds from every low- and moderate-income family in the Nation.
Said by
Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin's act aims to fund pre-K education for low-income families.

Share

More from Tom Harkin

Nov 17, 2014

Again, I thank the Senator for this clarifying question. Under this bill, State plans must include a certification that there are in effect in the State requirements that include the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless…

govinfo.gov
May 19, 2015

I introduced the Protect Student Borrowers Act with Senators Durbin, Warren and Murphy--and I want to thank Senator Warren for her great leadership on this issue and many other issues.

congress.gov
Apr 16, 2024

I particularly appreciate that the students from Westwood, which closed in 2016, finally have been granted relief.

congress.gov
Nov 19, 2014

I look forward to her speedy confirmation.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation