Tom Harkin: “The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will come to order.”

That's why I've worked hard to strengthen investments in public health preparedness and response capabilities at home.

Both Senator Alexander and I will have opening statements.

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will please come to order.

I see my friend from Tennessee here on the floor, but I want to take a few minutes on another subject. Today, December 3, is International Disability Rights Day-- International Disability Rights Day. It is observed around the globe as a…