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Tom Harkin: “The only question is whether veterans health care should be a priority or an afterthought.”

On the recordMarch 6, 2003
The only question is whether veterans health care should be a priority or an afterthought.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
Source
congress.gov
Mar 6, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the need for prioritizing veterans' healthcare in budget discussions.

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