Tom Harkin: “We must not let these programs erode.”

24 years ago, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act. I will never forget the day, July 26, 1990, the ADA was signed into law. It was one of the proudest days of my legislative career. The ADA set forth four great goals for…

I'm retiring from the Senate but not from the fight.

I want to speak in support of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, the bill that is before us. It has taken us a long time to get to this point. I cannot be more pleased that we are on the verge of sending this…

Both Senator Alexander and I will have opening statements.