Tom Harkin actually said...

I think what is happening right now makes it crystal-clear that the public health departments, both of our State and our Federal Government, have been inadequately funded in the past.

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Harkin emphasizes the inadequate funding of public health departments amid current challenges.

04/27/2009

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