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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.
I rise in support of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act. I would like to commend Senator Simon for his work on this bill and thank him for working with me on several issues related to the legislation. Most American employers feel recent…
I want to dedicate the ADA to the next generation of children, of children with disabilities and their parents. We say whatever you decide is your goal, go for it. The doors are opening, and the barriers are coming down.
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