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Tom Harkin: “I agree. Strong math and science education is critical if we, as a nation, are going to continue to have a skilled and…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2007
I agree. Strong math and science education is critical if we, as a nation, are going to continue to have a skilled and educated workforce that can compete in the global economy.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the importance of math and science education for workforce competitiveness.

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