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Tom Harkin: We're holding our first hearing on health care since President Obama signed into law the historic Patient Protection and…

On the recordApril 19, 2010
We're holding our first hearing on health care since President Obama signed into law the historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin emphasizes the committee's role in overseeing health care reform after the ACA's enactment.

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