Harkin’s liberal crusade fuels White House bid
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is portrayed as a gritty liberal fighter for education health care and human rights. The piece notes his abrasive partisan style debate tactics and willingness to force down in flames votes while outlining his 17 years in Congress and current presidential bid.
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Harkin Debated on Abortion Israel Policy and Reform Efforts
The article recounts Tom Harkin’s stance on abortion pro choice versus pro life, his Israel and Palestinian rights positions, and critiques from adversaries. It notes his record on foreign aid, human rights, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, plus colleagues’ views on his independence from Senate clubs.
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In week ending February 7, the House approved a probe 217 to 192 into claims Reagan Bush aides delayed Iran hostage release for political gain. Senate rejected wider alternative fuels mandate. vote 57 to 39 against requiring 10 percent oil imports from domestically produced fuels by 2001. Grassley supported plan. Harkin did not vote.
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