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Tom Harkin: We implore, in Christy's memory and for all those who have been lost too early to these conditions, that today's hearing…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
We implore, in Christy's memory and for all those who have been lost too early to these conditions, that today's hearing mark the beginning of serious action to address and curb the personal, family, community, State and national toll exacted by conditions marked by chronic pain.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin calls for action on chronic pain issues in memory of an advocate.

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