Open Congress : Blog Articles for Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]

Big Saturday coming up tomorrow. Online broadcasts of McCain and ...

2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

... Says Democratic Senator from Iowa-"When it comes to Novemberâ€™s presidential elections, voters in the swing state of Iowa will not care about â€˜hot buttonâ€™ issues such as same-sex marriage, Sen. Thomas Harkin (D-Iowa) told CNSNews.com

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DOMA â€˜Wonâ€™t Countâ€™ in Iowa, Democratic Senator Says

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

When it comes to Novemberâ€™s presidential elections, voters in the swing state of Iowa will not care about â€˜hot buttonâ€™ issues such as same-sex marriage, Sen. Thomas Harkin said.

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Introduced Bill: S.3406

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Introduced Bill: S.3321

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in Federal efforts to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity and to promote sound health and nutrition among Americans, and for other purposes.

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Bill Action: Introduced: S. 3291: A bill to amend the Internal ...

2008-07-20T00:00:00Z

Sen. Thomas Harkin [D-IA] introduced S. 3291: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain income and gains relating to fuels as qualifying income for publicly traded partnerships. ...

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Obesity is everyoneâ€™s problem

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

called the â€œchampion of childrenâ€ by Sen. Thomas Harkin (D-Iowa), presided over the hearing and said that the childhood obesity epidemic is one of the most urgent threats to American children. Dodd explained that â€œour childrenâ€™s ...

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S. 3230: An original bill making appropriations for the ...

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Introduced by Sen. Thomas Harkin ...

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Introduced Bill: S.3230

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

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2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

The Sierra Club Genetic Engineering Committee recently published a letter to Senator Thomas Harkin on the web. They are of the opinion that â€œhighly respected scientists believe that exposure to genetically engineered crops and their ...

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2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

The Sierra Club Genetic Engineering Committee recently published a letter to Senator Thomas Harkin on the web. They are of the opinion that "highly respected scientists believe that exposure to genetically engineered crops and their ...

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pesticides

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

The Sierra Club Genetic Engineering Committee recently published a letter to Senator Thomas Harkin on the web.[9] They are of the opinion that "highly respected scientists believe that exposure to genetically engineered crops and their ...

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The Gap issues Op-Ed on child labor issue

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

Today, WWD runs an Op-Ed by Marka Hansen, president of the Gap in North America, and Sen. Thomas Harkin (D., Iowa), chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on labor, health and human services and education, outlining some of ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding S.Con.Res.70

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA] voted 'Aye' on the question: On the Motion (Boxer Motion to Instruct Conferees (China - India) re: S. Con. Res. 70 ) regarding S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009.

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding S.Con.Res.70

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA] voted 'Nay' on the question: On the Motion (Gregg Motion to Instruct Conferees (Tax Increase) re: S. Con. Res. 70 ) regarding S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009.

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John Corzine

2008-05-03T00:00:00Z

He has also contributed to the political campaigns of Democratic Senators Tom Daschle, Carl Levin, John Corzine, Mary Landrieu, Debbie Stabenow, Charles Schumer, Joseph Biden, Patrick Leahy, Paul Sarbanes, Thomas Harkin, and Barbara . ...

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Introduced Bill: S.2903

2008-04-23T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond April 25, 2008.

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Bill Action: Introduced: S. 2899: A bill to direct the Secretary ...

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

Sen. Thomas Harkin [D-IA] introduced S. 2899: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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Where's The Stem Celebration?

2008-02-24T00:00:00Z

But the passion for embryonic stem cell research is driven by ideology, not science. When Bush put limits on federal funding of ESCR, he was called a "moral ayatollah" by Sen. Thomas Harkin. Never mind that he was right that ...

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Just In Time for Valentine's!

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

(Jen B. on Feb 13, 2008 6:03 PM) Related: Five years ago Senator Thomas Harkin (D--Iowa) led an investigation into allegations of child slavery in the African cocoa trade. The senator introduced legislation that would have required ...

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Bill Action: Introduced: S. 2625: A bill to ensure that deferred ...

2008-02-11T00:00:00Z

Sen. Thomas Harkin [D-IA] introduced S. 2625: A bill to ensure that deferred Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits that are received in a lump sum amount or in prospective monthly amounts, be excluded from consideration as ...

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