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Tom Harkin: Wages have been stagnant for about 20 years, and people are working longer and harder than ever before.

On the recordFebruary 2, 2011
Wages have been stagnant for about 20 years, and people are working longer and harder than ever before.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin highlights stagnant wages and increased work demands affecting retirement savings.

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