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Tom Harkin: We should now do our duty to these rescue and recovery workers and community residents whose health has been damaged by…

On the recordJune 28, 2010
We should now do our duty to these rescue and recovery workers and community residents whose health has been damaged by the World Trade Center exposures.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin emphasizes the need for legislation to support those affected by the World Trade Center disaster.

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