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Tom Harkin: I am concerned that when I look at the President's budget, we are looking at cuts there, and I am afraid about cutting…

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I am concerned that when I look at the President's budget, we are looking at cuts there, and I am afraid about cutting those programs.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses concern over proposed budget cuts affecting healthcare programs in Arkansas.

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