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Tom Harkin: I think for every $1 we spend we save $6 and that's real money.

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
I think for every $1 we spend we save $6 and that's real money.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the economic benefits of investing in health programs.

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