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Tom Harkin: What employees want is income that is sufficient to supplement social security and that will enable them to live with…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
What employees want is income that is sufficient to supplement social security and that will enable them to live with dignity and lead productive lives.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Tom Harkin emphasizes the need for adequate retirement income for employees.

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