On the recordMarch 8, 2010
standing still in education means losing ground in the 21st century economy.
Source
congress.govTom Harkin: “standing still in education means losing ground in the 21st century economy.”
Editor's note · Context
Highlighting the need for educational progress to keep up with economic demands.
Share
More from Tom Harkin
Dec 16, 2014
today I am introducing one last bill as a United States Senator. It is on an issue I have long wanted to tackle, changing our national anthem to one I believe is more representative of the amazing country and people that make up our United…
Dec 3, 2014
I thank the Senator for his kindness. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa. International Disability Rights Day
Dec 12, 2014
I too want to spend a couple of moments reflecting upon my long friendship and association with Senator Carl Levin from Michigan. Much has been said this morning about Carl the person and the Senator. Let me say this: I don't know of…
Dec 10, 2014
As a boy growing up in rural Cumming, IA, population 150, I could never have imagined that I would one day serve in Congress. My father had a sixth-grade education. He spent most of his life working in coal mines, and all he had to show…
Other voices in this conversation
