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Tom Harkin: I have advocated for a long time just get rid of the darn thing, get it over with, and move on.

On the recordApril 1, 2014
I have advocated for a long time just get rid of the darn thing, get it over with, and move on.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the need to eliminate the sequester for better budget management.

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