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On the recordMarch 19, 2007
I urge Congress to: --Increase funding for Head Start by at least $750 million to restore funding for services to kids to the fiscal year 2002 level.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Tom Harkin calls for increased funding for Head Start programs.

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