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Tom Harkin: They are going to hit Americans right where they live.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2011
They are going to hit Americans right where they live.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Warning about the impact of proposed cuts on American families.

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