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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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- Born: November 19, 1939 in Cumming, Iowa
- Party:Democrat
- Spouse: Ruth Raduenz
- Alma Mater: Iowa State University
- Previous Occupation: Attorney
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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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If Tom Harkin and @clairecmc were not already in the tank for BHO, maybe #MO and #IA could get a #Cao type deal for Senate support.
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Harkin Launches Investigation into Insurance Pricing: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said the Health... http://bit.ly/2zQZV7
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RT @prismsinc: "Funeral ettiquette" by Senator Tom Harkin #worldsthinnestbooks #hhrs
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"Funeral ettiquette" by Senator Tom Harkin #worldsthinnestbooks
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Harkin urges Medicare expansion debate: JOHNSTON - U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin thinks the country should have a debate.. http://bit.ly/4nBNIq
@wcfcourier | November 09, 2009 01:24 AM
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View All Tom Harkin Questions (129) | Ask a QuestionWhere can I find a TomTom female who speaks in English with a French accent? (1 Answer)The 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 ... read moreTomTom, Magellan, or Garmin? Which GPS manufacturer has the better interface? (4 Answers)I own a TomTom One (original) and have used a Garmin. The Garmin was very confusing to me. I like the TomTom because you can modify it and there's a ... read moreAssemblyman Tom Ammiano biography (2 Answers)Tom Ammiano is an American politician and gay rights activist from San Francisco, California. Ammiano is a Democrat and a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 13th district. ... read moreWhat Is Your Favorite Tom Hanks Comedy? (4 Answers)I 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 ... read more
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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
