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Tom Harkin: We support Sylvia Mathews Burwell as the next leader of HHS and look forward to partnering with her in delivering on the…

On the recordMay 7, 2014
We support Sylvia Mathews Burwell as the next leader of HHS and look forward to partnering with her in delivering on the promise that the healthcare law holds for all Americans, and especially for people who are uninsured or who have pre-existing conditions.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses support for Burwell's nomination as HHS leader.

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