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Tom Harkin: I urge the Senate to support similar education jobs relief to save teachers and protect the futures of students.

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
I urge the Senate to support similar education jobs relief to save teachers and protect the futures of students.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin calls for Senate support for education funding to prevent teacher layoffs.

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