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Harkin secures early approval on river projects

JUNE 27TH, 2007 | Harkin for Senate

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), said today the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee has approved money for several park and river projects in central Iowa, including Des Moines

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State gets federal funding for winter storm help

JUNE 26TH, 2007 | Harkin for Senate

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)—Senator Tom Harkin says the Iowa Department of Transportation is getting millions of dollars to help pay for relief efforts from winter storms earlier this year.

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Harkin Tours Warren County Damage

JUNE 24TH, 2007 | Harkin for Senate

June 24, 2007—It’s now confirmed that two tornados hit central Iowa Friday afternoon. Now, residents of two metro communities will spend the following days cleaning up. Senator Tom Harkin toured the damage in Warren County Saturday.

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Harkin: Farm Bill Should Boost Rural Development

JUNE 21ST, 2007 | Harkin for Senate

Senator Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, told reporters Thursday that the 2007 Farm Bill needs to be “more balanced” and “reform-minded,” emphasizing the importance of rural development.

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Harkin Cheers Kellogg

JUNE 14TH, 2007 | Harkin for Senate

June 14, 2007 – Kellogg took a big step Thursday. The company made the first agreement that sets a limit on the kinds of products that can be marketed to young children.

Iowa Senator Tom Harkin applauds the Kellogg Company’s commitment to responsible marketing to children.

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