Tom Harkin: “What disturbs me lately, however, is the rhetoric that attaches itself to such efforts.”

That's why I've worked hard to strengthen investments in public health preparedness and response capabilities at home.

Too many employment decisions are based on insidious stereotypes and prejudices rather than an employee's talent, ability, and qualifications.

The Protect Student Borrowers Act would hold colleges and universities accountable for student loan defaults by requiring them to repay a percentage of defaulted loans.

Last year, only 17.6 percent of persons with disabilities had jobs, compared to 64 percent of people without a disability.