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Tom Harkin: “As I've often pointed out, zero-to-one is an infinite increase.”

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
As I've often pointed out, zero-to-one is an infinite increase.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the importance of careful consideration of percentage increases in funding.

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