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Tom Harkin is a former U.S. Senator from Iowa who served from 1985 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Harkin was known for his advocacy on disability rights and health care reform. He played a significant role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and was a strong proponent of mental health services and education initiatives. Throughout his tenure, Harkin focused on issues affecting working families and rural communities in Iowa.
Let me explain in plain English what we are doing here. I have taken the money from star wars to fund the Byrne program. There is a little bit left over that goes to deficit reduction. Senator Gorton's amendment takes the money out of a…
I want to congratulate the distinguished Senator from Tennessee for bringing a tough budget onto the floor. It is tough. But, overall, it is fair. Obviously, each of us could design one differently in regard to how we feel. But it has been…
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