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Tom Harkin: These decisions which are driven by politics and not science are deeply disturbing.

On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
These decisions which are driven by politics and not science are deeply disturbing.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses concern over political influence on scientific research decisions.

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