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Tom Harkin: The American people will not allow the hard-earned protections and benefits in this law to be taken away.

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
The American people will not allow the hard-earned protections and benefits in this law to be taken away.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the public's commitment to maintaining healthcare reforms.

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