Tom Harkin: “We have fought hard in Congress to retain the right and to retain what is a constitutional obligation to direct monies…”

We do think that the decisions about what is safe should be made by science and not by politics.

as I approach the end of my Senate career, I cannot help but reflect on the role that my tremendous staff members have played in advancing my policy goals and, indeed, advancing the important work the American people over the years. I have…

I look forward to her speedy confirmation.

Mr. Presidet, this morning we convened a hearing to consider the President's nomination of Lauren McFerran to fill an impending vacancy on the National Labor Relations Board. Ms. McFerran is well known to most of us as a senior staffer on…