Tom Harkin

It has been a pleasure to see this critical agency revitalized under the Obama administration after years of neglect.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Retirement

I am for delegating more.

I want to talk today about a subject that has immense implications for America's future. In fact, I often talk about it as being perhaps the darkest cloud hanging over the future economic well-being of our country that no one ever talks…

We'll again convene to discuss early learning with a focus on strengthening the Strong Start for America's Children Act.

Here's another grand promise: $75 billion over 10 years to expand preschool for 4-year-olds that live below 200 percent of the Federal poverty definition.

The early intervention and two-generational approach has transformed the lives of children and their families across my State.

Today's hearing will serve as a first in a set of hearings, focusing on early learning.

I have a field hearing in Des Moines to explore how early learning programs have benefited people in Iowa.

But we can't do it alone.

Equally as important as investments in pre-K and programs like Head Start are the commitments we make to high-quality childcare.

I'm afraid that describes the president's proposal for preschool for all.

Wisconsin is proud to boast strong Head Start programs, serving over 13,000 children in Head Start.

I look forward to a good, robust discussion today on that topic.

This act will support early learning partnerships by authorizing $4 billion for Early Head Start-child care partnerships.

I'm a proud cosponsor of your Strong Start for America's Students Act.

I can say factually that my colleague, Senator Alexander, has a great deal of knowledge and passion on these issues.

The best thing we can do as a Nation would be to fix the law and to fix it together in a bipartisan way.

the conference report for the 2014 farm bill represents a true compromise in the longstanding tradition of the Agriculture Committees. The proposal continues numerous reforms and progressive policies that we created, expanded, or…

I wish to announce that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will meet during the session of the Senate on February 6, 2013, at 10 a.m., in room SD-430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

I wish to announce that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will meet during the session of the Senate on February 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in room SD-430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

I urge you to include adequate funding for prevention and preparedness programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health agencies.

earlier this month we commemorated the 50th anniversary of President Johnson's declaration of ``unconditional war on poverty.'' That war on poverty was a massively successful initiative. It helped tens of millions of Americans lift…

I was privileged to be in our capital city of Des Moines 2 days ago, on Monday, January 27, and I was privileged to visit a lot of my friends in the Iowa legislature. I was in the Iowa House on Monday morning when a resolution was brought…

I ask unanimous consent that Patrick Miller-Bartley, Kyle Brewster, and Danielle Corley of my staff be granted the privilege of the floor for the duration of today's session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…