Category Archives: Tom Harkin

Advocating For Nuclear Abolition

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Paul Deaton

During their annual remembrance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Frank Cordaro’s dwindling collection of nuclear abolitionists staged another vigil near the Bellevue, Nebraska military complex that is the command and control center for U.S. nuclear weapons. Cordaro … Continue reading →

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Letters To The Editor: Don’t Be Shy!

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Folks, I am a big believer in using the newspaper’s Letters To The Editor section to make sure the public knows we exist and that we support our candidates and their positions. Through polling we know that democratic positions are … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Obamacare!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Since I had written a post telling of my fun with the insurance company I was trying to sign up with through the ACA, I thought I would follow up with a short update. I now have a card and … Continue reading →

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Harkin To Deliver Address On ‘War On Poverty’ Today

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Floor Speech Wednesday: Harkin to Deliver Address Commemorating 50th Anniversary of President Johnson’s ‘War on Poverty’ WHO: Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) WHAT: Major Speech on the 50th Anniversary of President Johnson’s ‘War on Poverty’ DATE: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, approximately … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin: “We Used To Agree”

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

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Sen. Harkin Will Push For Minimum Wage Increase

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today outlined the success of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, which he chairs, in producing 10 bipartisan bills that were signed into law by the President. Those laws include landmark legislation to improve … Continue reading →

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Senator Tom Harkin Speaks on Filibuster Rule Change

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

“This is a good step but we also need to change the filibuster when it comes to legislation… It’s time. It is time to move ahead.”

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36th Harkin Steak Fry Sunday

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://www.tomharkin.com/ Vice President Joe Biden and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will be the featured guests at Senator Harkin’s 36th Annual Steak Fry. The event will be held Sunday, September 15th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Warren County … Continue reading →

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36th Annual Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: This information was released prior to the announcement that Vice President Joe Biden will be attending the 36th Annual Harkin Steak Fry). It’s that time of year again! The 36th annual Harkin Steak Fry is right around the … Continue reading →

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