Tom Harkin

I thank the Senator for his question. He is correct, nothing in this amendment would modify the nondiscrimination provision that was included in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. What this amendment does is say that you…

I spoke at some length on this bill, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, the other day, but as we move to end debate on the bill itself, I want to once again express the critical nature of the bill for ensuring equality in the workplace…

These reforms will finally deliver on a long overdue promise to all Americans.

I hope that your testimony will be helpful, and that we will be able to work together to ensure that the Affordable Care Act is a success.

We voted 32 times, many of my colleagues on the Republican side--32 times to repeal or defund the law.

I have never claimed that the Affordable Care Act is perfect, and I am open to reasonable improvements to the law.

It was heartbreaking to see the pain on his face, and it got me very angry with the people who insist that Obamacare is a train wreck, when the real train wreck is what people are experiencing every day because they can't afford care.

No one is going to be left behind. No one is going to go without insurance.

Fix the problems. Move ahead. But let's aggressively get people enrolled in this system.

Millions of Americans are eagerly awaiting its benefits: health insurance that doesn't cost more because you're a woman, or that excludes treatment for a preexisting condition.

I rise to congratulate the Employee Benefit Research Institute on its 35th anniversary this year. As chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, I know how important it is for policymakers to have access to quality…

The Affordable Care Act establishes many important consumer protections and respects the significant authority of State licensing boards to regulate health care providers.

the Senate is about to take another historic step. Think about it. In 1964 we had the Civil Rights Act. In 1990--23 years ago--I stood here when we passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, which extended civil rights to people with…

today marks another step forward in the progress of the United States of America in making sure that all of our citizens are treated fairly and equitably under the law, that each citizen of this country will know he or she cannot be…

in the course of our hearings on this bill, we heard from executives from Nike and General Mills, among others. Asked why they had chosen to implement strong nondiscrimination policies themselves, the Nike executive testified: ENDA is good…

I am indebted to Senator Warren for mentioning that.

I want it fixed so the Affordable Care Act will succeed, not be torn down.

I ask unanimous consent that Sergio Plaza and Warren Erickson of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session and that Katrina Rogachevsky be granted floor privileges for the duration of this week. The PRESIDING…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? At the moment there is not.

reserving the right to object, my good friend from Tennessee has raised just another effort to divert resources from the implementation of the Affordable Care Act which we can then use to fix the very problems he has mentioned. I will…

I wish to announce that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will meet in open session on Thursday, October 31, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Attaining…

I wish to announce that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will meet in executive session on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 9:15 a.m. in room 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to mark-up S.__, Children's…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business for debate only until 7 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

again, I want to thank my colleague and good friend Senator Alexander for a great working relationship on our committee. Obviously, we have differences of views and opinions on matters--that is the nature of legislation and this body--but…

I ask unanimous consent that Molly Ganley, Katrina Rogachevsky, and Thomas Hecht of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________