Columns by Tom Harkin

11/18/2010
harkin floor remarks on food safety

11/18/2010
in iowa's interest: the holidays are a time for joy and compassion

11/16/2010
harkin speaks in support of paycheck fairness

11/10/2010
in iowa's interest: ensuring our veterans receive the benefits they deserve

10/25/2010
in iowa's interest: appreciating and protecting our land and resources

10/14/2010
in iowa's interest: new resources for combating breast cancer

10/7/2010
statement of chairman tom harkin (d-ia) at the help committee hearing "the wobbly stool: retirement (in)security in america"

10/7/2010
common sense on: new consumer-friendly improvements to www.healthcare.gov

9/23/2010
in iowa's interest: additional promises of health reform become reality

9/16/2010
in iowa's interest: providing healthy school meals for our kids

9/3/2010
in iowa's interest: fighting for iowa's workers

8/19/2010
in iowa's interest: saving teacher jobs and improving education

8/13/2010
in iowa's interest: social security turns 75

8/4/2010
in iowa's interest: celebrating iowa's community health centers

7/28/2010
common sense on: improved rules for veterans' ptsd claims

7/21/2010
in iowa's interest: financial reform bill will benefit main street by senator tom harkin

7/15/2010
in iowa's interest: celebrating twenty years of the ada

7/8/2010
common sense on: the new, consumer-friendly www.healthcare.gov

6/30/2010
in iowa's interest: honoring our service members and veterans this fourth of july

6/25/2010
in iowa's interest: at long last, a new patient's bill of rights

6/16/2010
common sense on: preventing medicare fraud

6/9/2010
common sense on: sun safety

6/1/2010
harkin announces more than $750,000 coming to iowa valley community college for energy research

6/1/2010
harkin announces $30,000 in rural development funds for kamrar

6/1/2010
honoring america's fallen

6/1/2010
honoring america's fallen

6/1/2010
harkin announces more than $230,000 coming to improve shenandoah medical center

5/26/2010
common sense on: benefits for medicare recipients in health care reform

5/19/2010
in iowa's interest: celebrating national bike month

5/12/2010
common sense on: enrolling in the conservation stewardship program

5/5/2010
in iowa's interest: keeping our teachers on the job

2/22/2010
in iowa's interest: helping rural schools make the grade

2/4/2010
in iowa's interest: black history month - celebrating progress and looking toward a more just future

1/7/2010
in iowa's interest: senate passes landmark health reform

12/17/2009
in iowa's interest: 2009 - the year in history

10/8/2009
common sense on: eating more fruits and veggies

9/23/2009
common sense on: staying well and fighting the flu

9/17/2009
common sense on practicing rural roadway safety this week and all year long

8/5/2009
iowa's farmers markets boost good nutrition and local farms

7/29/2009
the americans with disabilities act: 19 years of progress

7/24/2009
common sense on: energy savings during the summer time

7/14/2009
common sense on: sun safety

7/7/2009
in iowa's interest: five new ways to lower your student loan bill

6/30/2009
the american dream lives

4/21/2009
common sense on how to avoid economic recovery act scams

4/16/2009
celebrating earth day all year long

4/8/2009
summer volunteer opportunities now available

3/31/2009
honoring public radio in april, all year long

3/16/2009
tax credits that reward work

3/11/2009
common sense on: spring break travel

3/2/2009
dr. seuss's birthday a reminder to read to kids

2/23/2009
president obama is writing a new chapter in black history

11/10/2008
keeping faith with our veterans

10/7/2008
national 4-h week highlights young people's role in agriculture

9/17/2008
farm safety awareness important for all iowans

9/16/2008
time running out to apply for disaster assistance

8/7/2008
restoring confidence in food safety

7/24/2008
the promise of the americans with disabilities act

7/22/2008
conservation helps iowa farmers "hold the raindrop where it falls"

7/10/2008
common sense on visiting our nation's capital

6/30/2008
common sense on vital medical services available for flood victims

6/26/2008
common sense on properly displaying the united states flag

6/9/2008
common sense on applying for disaster assistance

6/9/2008
common sense on applying for disaster assistance

5/20/2008
in iowa's interest: the meaning of sacrifice

5/14/2008
common sense on: interning in my office

4/21/2008
common sense on: applying to be an americorps nccc member

4/14/2008
in iowa's interest: welcome nccc and new local volunteers

3/27/2008
common sense on: tax rebate checks & the economic stimulus package

3/20/2008
in iowa's interest: protecting the rights of iowans with disabilities

3/13/2008
in iowa's interest: safer products for iowa families

3/6/2008
common sense on: applying to u.s. military academies

3/5/2008
in iowa's interest: fresh produce and a fresh outlook on nutrition

2/29/2008
common sense on: daylight saving time

2/26/2008
food safety first

11/21/2007
a farm bill worth fighting for

11/6/2007
harkin announces congressional agreement for domestic priorities funding bill

11/5/2007
taking action to honor our veterans

10/30/2007
common sense on changing medicare prescription drug plans

10/30/2007
investing in america's priorities

10/10/2007
reaching out to returning war veterans

10/2/2007
common sense on the low-income home energy assistance program

9/27/2007
restoring consumer confidence in america's produce

8/27/2007
helping iowa families afford college

7/26/2007
empowering businesses to help iowans lead healthier lives

7/12/2007
keeping promises, making progress

6/21/2007
stamping out hunger

6/8/2007
high gas prices are a call to action

5/23/2007
providing hope in the fight against meth

5/14/2007
common sense on legal aid

5/14/2007
it's time for better nutrition in our schools

5/7/2007
on mother's day, "thank you" is not enough

4/20/2007
no retreat on workplace safety

3/31/2007
common sense on obtaining a passport

3/20/2007
justice for our wounded warriors

3/8/2007
common sense on: congressional internships

3/8/2007
livestock producers deserve fair markets

2/23/2007
no child left uninsured

2/23/2007
common sense on foster care

2/14/2007
taking prevention to heart

1/30/2007
common sense on the conservation security program

1/25/2007
energizing rural america

1/9/2007
dr. king’s timeless call for unity

12/19/2006
congress salutes an iowa hero

12/19/2006
common sense on: quitting smoking

12/7/2006
a bipartisan new beginning

12/1/2006
common sense on air travel during the holidays

11/29/2006
reach out to a soldier

11/16/2006
freedom from want

11/14/2006
common sense on thanksgiving food safety

10/31/2006
common sense on obtaining veterans' military medals

10/31/2006
doing right by our veterans

10/11/2006
common sense on: breast cancer awareness

9/29/2006
helping seniors out of the donut hole

9/20/2006
buying "bio" - good for iowa and america

8/30/2006
a call to preserve labor’s gains

8/25/2006
shaping the next farm bill

8/8/2006
the iowa state fair - a blue ribbon in fun

7/28/2006
common sense on keeping kids safe on the internet

7/28/2006
iowans’ taste for the freshest food boosts local farmers markets

7/10/2006
getting serious about biofuels

6/23/2006
the american dream lives

5/17/2006
honoring america’s fallen heroes

5/2/2006
common sense on reading nutrition labels

4/20/2006
common sense on severe storm safety

4/20/2006
celebrating earth day 2006

4/13/2006
keeping faith with samantha

3/31/2006
speaking up for human rights

3/31/2006
common sense on voter registration

3/22/2006
common sense on: obtaining a social security card

3/15/2006
smart choices, healthy lives

3/10/2006
celebrating the contributions of iowa women

3/7/2006
common sense on congressional internships

3/2/2006
common sense on the world trade organization

2/24/2006
an unconscionable retreat in the war on meth

2/21/2006
common senate on tax credits that help make iowa’s businesses accessible to all

2/13/2006
black heroes close to home

2/8/2006
taking prevention to heart

2/6/2006
rebuilding main street, the heart of iowa

1/26/2006
medicare’s flawed prescription

1/13/2006
dr. king’s timeless call for unity

12/19/2005
when we volunteer, everybody wins!

12/15/2005
common sense on long-term care

12/7/2005
common sense on healthy living during the holidays

12/7/2005
take a stand against drunk driving

12/1/2005
you can afford college!

11/22/2005
common sense on efficiently heating your home

11/15/2005
fighting avian flu

11/10/2005
common sense on tips for a safe turkey – and a happy thanksgiving

10/25/2005
common sense on fire safety

10/20/2005
let’s not leave iowans out in the cold

10/11/2005
employing people with disabilities: doing well by doing good

10/3/2005
healthy lifestyles: iowans show the way

9/23/2005
be prepared

7/22/2005
common sense on: sun safety

7/19/2005
the americans with disabilities act: 15 years of progress

6/28/2005
saluting and supporting our veterans

6/10/2005
common sense on home safety

6/3/2005
active communities, healthy iowans

5/27/2005
for ethanol, the future is now

5/19/2005
energize your life!

5/3/2005
how congress writes a budget

4/27/2005
access to health care: a right, not a privilege

4/22/2005
earth day 2005

4/20/2005
fighting meth with tanks-a-lock

4/8/2005
veterans left behind

4/5/2005
common sense on: bovine spongiform encephalopathy (bse) or mad cow disease

3/28/2005
senator tom harkin common sense on: usda grants for value-added businesses

3/14/2005
iowa agriculture: full steam ahead

3/7/2005
common sense on: soybean rust

3/4/2005
let’s keep social security strong

2/7/2005
confronting the meth crisis

2/1/2005
internships – an insider’s view of congress

1/26/2005
biobased products make the grade

1/19/2005
a new year’s wish for wellness

1/10/2005
dr. king's message of unity

1/10/2005
tax credits that reward work

12/15/2004
common sense on avoiding holiday travel troubles

11/14/2004
hunger amidst plenty

11/12/2004
reminders for fellow hunters

11/10/2004
common sense on: quitting smoking

10/27/2004
breast cancer awareness year round

10/27/2004
common sense on: flu vaccines by senator tom harkin

10/6/2004
common sense on the low-income home energy assistance program

10/1/2004
reading, ’riting, ’rithmatic – and don’t leave out recreation

9/7/2004
common sense on: voting

9/4/2004
harkin grants for public schools: apply now!

8/30/2004
drinking and driving – don’t!

8/24/2004
overtime work deserves overtime pay

8/19/2004
the life you save may be your own

8/5/2004
deficits do matter!

8/4/2004
iowa state fair – blue ribbon in fun

7/16/2004
it's about ability

6/24/2004
flying the flag on the fourth

6/7/2004
primer on passports

6/2/2004
providing healthier alternatives at school

5/17/2004
honoring fallen heroes

5/13/2004
eating out, eating smart

5/7/2004
common sense on severe storm safety

5/5/2004
iowans deserve access to affordable, quality health insurance

5/3/2004
on mother’s day, “thank you” is not enough

4/27/2004
common sense on: summer savings at the pump

4/9/2004
equal pay for equal work

3/16/2004
smart choices, healthy lives

3/10/2004
celebrating agriculture and family farms

3/2/2004
you can afford college!

2/18/2004
winter fitness – it’s hot!

2/13/2004
dr. king’s dream is our dream

2/2/2004
taking prevention to heart

1/29/2004
fight back against fraud

12/19/2003
common sense on: healthy living during the holidays

12/12/2003
when we volunteer, everybody wins!

12/4/2003
take a stand against drunk driving

11/25/2003
progress for americans with disabilities

11/20/2003
common sense on the low-income home energy assistance program

11/12/2003
answering the alarm for iowa’s firefighters

11/7/2003
common sense on quitting smoking

11/4/2003
honoring america’s veterans

10/28/2003
don’t nickle-and-dime our troops!

10/21/2003
common sense on: prevention comes in flu shots

10/16/2003
reminders for fellow hunters

10/10/2003
common sense on: breast cancer awareness

10/9/2003
harkin grants for public schools: apply now!

9/20/2003
meeting the growing security needs of our communities

9/1/2003
ensuring good nutrition in iowa schools

8/1/2003
exploring the many destinations of iowa

7/21/2003
americans with disabilities act: strengthening iowa’s communities

6/26/2003
food safety tips

6/18/2003
independence day: honoring those who have served

4/18/2003
iowa: commemorating earth day every day

4/6/2003
saluting the men and women of our armed forces

4/4/2003
saluting the contributions of women

2/28/2003
don’t forget april 1 farm program deadline

10/11/2002
health security for rural america

10/4/2002
protecting women from breast cancer

9/27/2002
extra help for rural schools

9/20/2002
preserving stories of america’s heroes

9/6/2002
9-11: america remembers

8/27/2002
test news itemplease ignore

8/20/2002
protecting iowans from the west nile virus

8/2/2002
investing in lifesaving medical research

7/26/2002
independent living for iowans with disabilities

7/18/2002
supporting iowa's family caregivers

7/11/2002
making college loans more affordable

6/25/2002
honoring all of america's veterans on independence day

6/11/2002
iowa history in the u.s. capitol

6/6/2002
protecting seniors from fraud

5/31/2002
farm bill energy title

5/31/2002
farm bill boosts rural economy

5/31/2002
farm bill puts iowa first

5/31/2002
new farm bill boosts conservation

5/20/2002
honoring america's veterans

5/13/2002
new farm bill invests in rural america

5/6/2002
honoring our nation's heroes

4/26/2002
promoting safe motherhood

4/16/2002
iowa's women deserve equal pay

4/11/2002
packer ownership ban good for family farmers

4/4/2002
working for safe and drug free communities

3/26/2002
investing in iowa's teachers and nurses

3/11/2002
health security for rural and small town america

3/1/2002
mammography - is it effective?

2/21/2002
two september 11 heroes

2/14/2002
protecting worker pensions

2/6/2002
health care for iowa's veterans