Tom Harkin: “I want to talk about the news this morning about the issuance of the…”

On the recordApril 20, 2004

I want to talk about the news this morning about the issuance of the proposed final rules on overtime. Before I do that, on a more happy note, I note that an Iowan, of whom we are all very proud, Cheri Blauwet, from Larchwood, IA, crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday in 1 hour 39 minutes 53 seconds to win first place on the women's side in the Wheelchair Division of the Boston Marathon. Last year she finished second. This has added to her long list of accomplishments as a wheelchair competitor in races. She is a three-time Paralympic medalist. Again, she won the Boston Marathon yesterday. As I said, Cheri Blauwet, whom I know well, is from Larchwood, IA. She is now a medical student at the Stanford University Medical School. We are all proud of Cheri and wish her the best as she continues to win more and more marathons.

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Tom Harkin

Democratic · Iowa

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Celebrating Cheri Blauwet's victory in the Boston Marathon and her accomplishments as a wheelchair competitor.

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Tom Harkin: “I want to talk about the news this morning about the issuance of the proposed final rules on overtime. Before I do that…”

Editor's note · Context