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Tom Harkin: An important first step is being taken now by Congress and the administration under your leadership, Senator Harkin, to…

On the recordJanuary 26, 2009
An important first step is being taken now by Congress and the administration under your leadership, Senator Harkin, to increase the investment in prevention in the Economic Recovery and Investment Act.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Acknowledgment of Harkin's leadership in health investment legislation.

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