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Tom Harkin: too many workers are unemployed or underemployed, and more needs to be done to ensure that all Americans benefit from…

On the recordMay 3, 2011
too many workers are unemployed or underemployed, and more needs to be done to ensure that all Americans benefit from economic growth, not just the few at the top.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the need for inclusive economic growth post-recession.

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