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Tom Harkin: Our goal with respect to the Dislocated Worker Program has always been to try to ensure that no state finds itself…

On the recordJuly 10, 2001
Our goal with respect to the Dislocated Worker Program has always been to try to ensure that no state finds itself without the resources to meet its obligations. We believe that is accomplished through the ``hold harmless'' provisions.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the Dislocated Worker Program and funding provisions.

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