Tom Harkin actually said...

I will strenuously oppose attempts to balance the budget on the backs of our most vulnerable and powerless people in our society.

WIA efforts clearly have positive results, but Federal funding levels are too low to meet the need.

We need to maintain investments that are critical to the future of our American family, even as we reduce spending overall.

I will also insist on adequate funding for critical initiatives that help Iowans and all Americans to get a good education.