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  1. Senator Tom Harkin
    53 minutes ago
    12/11/12 -- Today, as part of his ongoing effort to meet with newly-elected members of the U.S. Senate, Senator Harkin met with Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
    Photo: 12/11/12 -- Today, as part of his ongoing effort to meet with newly-elected members of the U.S. Senate, Senator Harkin met with Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
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      FBI's Mueller cooked up Patreas story w. help of CIA's Deputy as a reprisal for playing a role in ending wars and to derail Obama's 2012 re-election with help of US Electronic Surveillance Tzar who has been fabricating "Chicago lies" vs Obama.
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    • Peggy Murdock
      Hi, Tom, I read today that Monsanto is being exempted from having to adhere to Federal Law under HR733. This is outrageous and I'm sure you are working to change this. Thank you for all you do for us.
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    • Diana Gulas Henson
      the Monsanto Rider (HR 733 that allows Monsanto immunity from Federal law). Is opposed by me, and by most people I have talked with. As your employer I ask that you see this rider be gone, I ask that you realize we should not have to beg to know what we are feeding our babies. In fact research more on our food supply and our rights to know what we eat. Now go back to work...carry on...as I go back to work to make payroll. And have a Happy day.
      8 hours ago
    • Kenja Wy
      Title VII Farm Bill HR 733 allows Monsanto immunity from Federal law. DO NOT SUPPORT MONSANTO AND/OR SIMILAR CHEMICAL PRODUCERS TO POISON OUR FOOD CHAIN PERMANENTLY... THEY NEED TO BE STOPPED AND WE DEMAND GMO LABELING NOW
      12 hours ago
    • Georgiana Mitrus
      Please do not allow Monsanto to have immunity from Federal law via HR 733. There is no justification for any company, especially a giant one that controls the food supply of so many people, to have no required responsibility. Please use your political power to ensure that Monsanto is not allowed special privileges and that Americans remain protected by the law. Thank you.
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  3. Senator Tom Harkin
    2 hours ago
    12/11/12 – Today, Senator Harkin joined fellow Senators, Congressmen, and advocates at a press conference to say, "Hands off Medicare and Medicaid in fiscal cliff negotiations!"
    Photo: 12/11/12 – Today, Senator Harkin joined fellow Senators, Congressmen, and advocates at a press conference to say, "Hands off Medicare and Medicaid in fiscal cliff negotiations!"
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    December 7
    Today, Senator Harkin penned an op-ed outlining his plan to protect Social Security. Harkin explained his efforts to strengthen the program and protect hardworking Americans, who have paid into the program. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sen-tom-harkin/a-real-proposal-to-streng_b_2258959.html.
    A Real Proposal to Strengthen Social Security
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    A Real Proposal to Strengthen Social Security - The Huffington Post
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  6. Senator Tom Harkin
    December 6
    12/6/12: Today, Senator Harkin joined fellow senators in their fight to preserve federal unemployment insurance and prevent 2 million Americans from losing their benefits at the end of the year. Continuing the program through 2013 would sa...
    ve an estimated 400,000 jobs, and would help millions of families pay the rent and bills and have a happier holiday season. The senators also warned that cutting off UI could severely delay economic recovery and harm the middle class. "The dire consequences of failing to help jobless Americans are not debatable," said Harkin.
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    Photo: 12/6/12: Today, Senator Harkin joined fellow senators in their fight to preserve federal unemployment insurance and prevent 2 million Americans from losing their benefits at the end of the year. Continuing the program through 2013 would save an estimated 400,000 jobs, and would help millions of families pay the rent and bills and have a happier holiday season. The senators also warned that cutting off UI could severely delay economic recovery and harm the middle class. "The dire consequences of failing to help jobless Americans are not debatable," said Harkin.
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  7. Senator Tom Harkin shared a link.
    December 5
    On the floor of the Senate last night, Senators Harkin and Leahy commended each other for their work on the CRPD. Senator Leahy thanked Harkin for his work to improve the lives of people with disabilities as the Senate sponsor of the ADA. Both Harkin and Leahy vowed to renew their efforts to pass the CRPD in January. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs8jJx2iqW4
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  8. Senator Tom Harkin
    December 3
    Senators, Advocates Hold Press Conference on Disabilities Treaty (3 photos)
    Today, Senator Harkin joined Senators John Kerry, Dick Durbin, John McCain, and Rep. Jim Langevin at a press conference in the Capitol to urge the Senate to approve the United Nations Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities (CRPD.) Today is also International Day of Persons with Disabilities – learn more here: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1597. — at U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D.C.
    Photo: 12/3/12 - Harkin spoke at the event, where he highlighted the importance of the American’s with Disabilities Act and the impact that the U.S. has had in the global movement for the rights of persons with disabilities.
    Photo: 12/03/12 - Disability rights advocates from across the country joined the Senators in their call for bipartisan Senate action on the passage of the UNCRPD.
    Photo: 12/03/12 - Harkin emphasized the need for the Senate’s passage of the CRPD to continue American exceptionalism in an area that takes the good work that we have done at home and extends it to the rest of the world.
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  10. Senator Tom Harkin shared a link.
    November 30
    Senator Harkin is the featured guest this week on C-Span’s Newsmakers program. He discussed the 'fiscal cliff' and filibuster reform he is advocating in the U.S. Senate. The shows airs Sunday morning at 10 AM ET, or watch the web video here: http://www.c-span.org/Series/Newsmakers/
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  11. Senator Tom Harkin shared a link.
    November 28
    The deadline is fast approaching for organizations wishing to participate in the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade. All Iowa organizations must submit an application by Friday, Nov. 30th at http://2013inaugurationparade.army.mil/
    Parade Applicant Home Page
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  12. Senator Tom Harkin shared a link.
    November 27
    Today, Senator Harkin’s office achieved a milestone: logging its 100,000th constituent case. Harkin staff have been working to assist Iowans who face issues with housing, veterans benefits, Social Security and Medicare to name just a few. ...
    In honor of this achievement, Senator Harkin recorded a video to thank those Iowans who have reached out to his office and to congratulate his staff for their efforts. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKw9gKJ6eC4
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  14. Senator Tom Harkin
    November 15
    Notable Iowans Event (3 photos)
    Senator Harkin toured the Gold Star Museum’s Notable Iowans Photo Exhibit at Camp Dodge. Forty Iowans were featured in the exhibit, which was intended to demonstrate how military service helps to lay a foundation onto which a life of service and achievement can be built. — in Johnston, IA.
    Photo: 11/8/12 - Senator Harkin and Congressman Boswell observe portraits of themselves and others at the event. Senator Harkin flew fighter jets as Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and Congressman Boswell is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army.
    Photo: 11/8/12 - Senator Harkin and Dean Borg of Iowa Public Television point out each other’s portraits. The exhibit features photos from Iowa photographer Bill Schaefer.
    Photo: 11/8/12 - Senator Harkin chats with fellow notable Iowan Major General Tim Orr.
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  15. Senator Tom Harkin
    November 13
    Keep up to date with Senator Harkin on Twitter - @SenatorHarkin! Follow him for news and information about what is happening in Congress and around Iowa.
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