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Tom Harkin: I suggested, modestly, a year or two ago that perhaps what we ought to do on the Federal level is provide a free flu…

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
I suggested, modestly, a year or two ago that perhaps what we ought to do on the Federal level is provide a free flu shot to every person in the country every year.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin advocates for annual free flu shots to maintain vaccine production and public health.

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