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Tom Harkin is a U.S. Senator from the state of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy before receiving his Juris Doctor from Columbus School of Law in [[1972]. Soon after attain his J.D., he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974.
Shortly after the polls closed on November 4, 2008, CNN projected that Harkin would retain his seat in the U.S. Senate.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: November 19, 1939 in Cumming, Iowa
- Party:Democrat
- Spouse: Ruth Raduenz
- Alma Mater: Iowa State University
- Previous Occupation: Attorney
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Positions
A strong advocate for people with disabilities, Harkin is a member of the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee and co-authored the seminal, Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Harkin has also supported the legalization of abortion and is in favor of embryonic stem cell research. Harkin's current term will end in 2009, and in January 2008, he announced that he will be seeking reelection. -
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Tom Harkin Questions
Where can I find a TomTom female who speaks in English with a French accent? 1 AnswerThe may have, the only TomTom voices I can find are these ones and none appear to be English/French. But keep an eye on it and one could be uploaded eventually ... read more
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What Is Your Favorite Tom Hanks Comedy? 4 AnswersI love "Big", hands down. When he nibbles on the little mini corn cob at the company party it just kills me. I know, it's not the coolest movie, but it is a c... read more -
Tom Harkin Timeline
- Born: November 19, 1939 in Cumming, Iowa
- 1962: Graduated From Iowa State University
- 1962-1967: Served In U.S. Navy
- 1968: Married Ruth Raduenz
- 1972: Received Juris Doctor Degree From Columbus School of Law
- 1974-1985: Elected To The U.S. House of Representatives
- 1984: Elected To The U.S. Senate
- 1990: Wrote And Sponsored The Americans With Disabilities Act
- 1992: Ran For President
- 1996: Re-elected To The U.S. Senate
- 2001-2003: Chairman House Committee On Agriculture
- 2007: Chairman of The Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry



