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Tom Harkin: The cuts at the level in H.R. 1 will severely punish people who most rely on Social Security and SSI.

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
The cuts at the level in H.R. 1 will severely punish people who most rely on Social Security and SSI.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the negative impact of proposed budget cuts on Social Security beneficiaries.

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