Tom Harkin actually said...

As far as I'm concerned, a laid-off teacher is just as unemployed as a laid-off defense contractor, and they're both paid by the taxpayers.

Harkin emphasizes the equal importance of teachers and defense contractors in job losses due to sequestration.

07/24/2012

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That's all you're spending on looking at environmental aspects of autism? Is that what you're saying?

The unemployment rate among people with disabilities is over 60 percent.

Now--not 10 years from now, they need help right now--in finding the best possible support for their children.

I know you will do the right thing.