Columns by Tom Harkin
8/5/2009
iowa's farmers markets boost good nutrition and local farms
By Senator Tom Harkin
7/29/2009
the americans with disabilities act:
19 years of progress
By Senator Tom Harkin
7/24/2009
common sense on:
energy savings during the summer time
by Senator Tom Harkin
7/14/2009
common sense on:
sun safety
by Senator Tom Harkin
7/7/2009
in iowa's interest: five new ways to lower your student loan bill
6/30/2009
the american dream lives
By Senator Tom Harkin
4/21/2009
common sense on how to avoid economic recovery act scams
4/16/2009
celebrating earth day all year long
4/8/2009
summer volunteer opportunities now available
3/31/2009
honoring public radio in april, all year long
3/16/2009
tax credits that reward work
3/11/2009
common sense on: spring break travel
3/2/2009
dr. seuss's birthday a reminder to read to kids
2/23/2009
president obama is writing a new chapter in black history
11/10/2008
keeping faith with our veterans
by Senator Tom Harkin
10/7/2008
national 4-h week highlights young people's role in agriculture
By Senator Tom Harkin
9/17/2008
farm safety awareness important for all iowans
By Senator Tom Harkin
9/16/2008
time running out to apply for disaster assistance
By Senator Tom Harkin
8/7/2008
restoring confidence in food safety
7/24/2008
the promise of the americans with disabilities act
7/22/2008
conservation helps iowa farmers "hold the raindrop where it falls"
7/10/2008
common sense on visiting our nation's capital
6/30/2008
common sense on vital medical services available for flood victims
By Senator Tom Harkin
6/26/2008
common sense on properly displaying the united states flag
By Senator Tom Harkin
6/9/2008
common sense on applying for disaster assistance
By Senator Tom Harkin
6/9/2008
common sense on applying for disaster assistance
By Senator Tom Harkin
5/20/2008
in iowa's interest: the meaning of sacrifice
By Senator Tom Harkin
5/14/2008
common sense on: interning in my office
With Iowa Senator Tom Harkin
4/21/2008
common sense on: applying to be an americorps nccc member
With Iowa Senator Tom Harkin
4/14/2008
in iowa's interest: welcome nccc and new local volunteers
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/27/2008
common sense on: tax rebate checks & the economic stimulus package
With Senator Tom Harkin
3/20/2008
in iowa's interest: protecting the rights of iowans with disabilities
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/13/2008
in iowa's interest: safer products for iowa families
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/6/2008
common sense on: applying to u.s. military academies
With Iowa Senator Tom Harkin
3/5/2008
in iowa's interest: fresh produce and a fresh outlook on nutrition
By Senator Tom Harkin
2/29/2008
common sense on: daylight saving time
With Iowa Senator Tom Harkin
2/26/2008
food safety first
By Senator Tom Harkin
11/21/2007
a farm bill worth fighting for
By Senator Tom Harkin
11/6/2007
harkin announces congressional agreement for domestic priorities funding bill
Senate to take up House/Senate conference report this week
11/5/2007
taking action to honor our veterans
10/30/2007
common sense on changing medicare prescription drug plans
10/30/2007
investing in america's priorities
10/10/2007
reaching out to returning war veterans
10/2/2007
common sense on the low-income home energy assistance program
9/27/2007
restoring consumer confidence in america's produce
8/27/2007
helping iowa families afford college
7/26/2007
empowering businesses to help iowans lead healthier lives
7/12/2007
keeping promises, making progress
6/21/2007
stamping out hunger
6/8/2007
high gas prices are a call to action
5/23/2007
providing hope in the fight against meth
5/14/2007
common sense on legal aid
5/14/2007
it's time for better nutrition in our schools
5/7/2007
on mother's day, "thank you" is not enough
4/20/2007
no retreat on workplace safety
3/31/2007
common sense on obtaining a passport
3/20/2007
justice for our wounded warriors
3/8/2007
common sense on: congressional internships
3/8/2007
livestock producers deserve fair markets
2/23/2007
no child left uninsured
2/23/2007
common sense on foster care
2/14/2007
taking prevention to heart
1/30/2007
common sense on the conservation security program
1/25/2007
energizing rural america
1/9/2007
dr. king’s timeless call for unity
12/19/2006
congress salutes an iowa hero
12/19/2006
common sense on: quitting smoking
12/7/2006
a bipartisan new beginning
12/1/2006
common sense on air travel during the holidays
11/29/2006
reach out to a soldier
11/16/2006
freedom from want
11/14/2006
common sense on
thanksgiving food safety
10/31/2006
common sense on obtaining veterans' military medals
10/31/2006
doing right by our veterans
By Senator Tom Harkin
10/11/2006
common sense on: breast cancer awareness
9/29/2006
helping seniors out of the donut hole
9/20/2006
buying "bio" - good for iowa and america
8/30/2006
a call to preserve labor’s gains
8/25/2006
shaping the next farm bill
8/8/2006
the iowa state fair - a blue ribbon in fun
7/28/2006
common sense on keeping kids safe on the internet
7/28/2006
iowans’ taste for the freshest food boosts local farmers markets
7/10/2006
getting serious about biofuels
6/23/2006
the american dream lives
5/17/2006
honoring america’s fallen heroes
5/2/2006
common sense on reading nutrition labels
4/20/2006
common sense on severe storm safety
4/20/2006
celebrating earth day 2006
4/13/2006
keeping faith with samantha
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/31/2006
speaking up for human rights
3/31/2006
common sense on voter registration
3/22/2006
common sense on: obtaining a social security card
3/15/2006
smart choices, healthy lives
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/10/2006
celebrating the contributions of iowa women
3/7/2006
common sense on congressional internships
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/2/2006
common sense on the world trade organization
2/24/2006
an unconscionable retreat in the war on meth
By Senator Tom Harkin
2/21/2006
common senate on tax credits that help make iowa’s businesses accessible to all
By Senator Tom Harkin
2/13/2006
black heroes close to home
2/8/2006
taking prevention to heart
2/6/2006
rebuilding main street, the heart of iowa
1/26/2006
medicare’s flawed prescription
1/13/2006
dr. king’s timeless call for unity
12/19/2005
when we volunteer, everybody wins!
12/15/2005
common sense on long-term care
12/7/2005
common sense on healthy living during the holidays
12/7/2005
take a stand against drunk driving
12/1/2005
you can afford college!
11/22/2005
common sense on efficiently heating your home
11/15/2005
fighting avian flu
11/10/2005
common sense on
tips for a safe turkey –
and a happy thanksgiving
10/25/2005
common sense on fire safety
By: Senator Tom Harkin
10/20/2005
let’s not leave iowans out in the cold
By Senator Tom Harkin
10/11/2005
employing people with disabilities: doing well by doing good
By Senator Tom Harkin
10/3/2005
healthy lifestyles: iowans show the way
By: Senator Tom Harkin
9/23/2005
be prepared
By: Senator Tom Harkin
7/22/2005
common sense on: sun safety
7/19/2005
the americans with disabilities act: 15 years of progress
6/28/2005
saluting and supporting our veterans
By Senator Tom Harkin
6/10/2005
common sense on home safety
6/3/2005
active communities, healthy iowans
5/27/2005
for ethanol, the future is now
5/19/2005
energize your life!
By Senator Tom Harkin
5/3/2005
how congress writes a budget
By Senator Tom Harkin
4/27/2005
access to health care: a right, not a privilege
By Senator Tom Harkin
4/22/2005
earth day 2005
4/20/2005
fighting meth with tanks-a-lock
By Senator Tom Harkin
4/8/2005
veterans left behind
By Senator Tom Harkin
4/5/2005
common sense on: bovine spongiform encephalopathy (bse) or mad cow disease
3/28/2005
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common sense on: usda grants for value-added businesses
3/14/2005
iowa agriculture: full steam ahead
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/7/2005
common sense on: soybean rust
By Senator Tom Harkin
3/4/2005
let’s keep social security strong
By Senator Tom Harkin
2/7/2005
confronting the meth crisis
By Senator Tom Harkin
2/1/2005
internships – an insider’s view of congress
By Senator Tom Harkin
1/26/2005
biobased products make the grade
1/19/2005
a new year’s wish for wellness
1/10/2005
dr. king's message of unity
1/10/2005
tax credits that reward work
12/15/2004
common sense on avoiding holiday travel troubles
11/14/2004
hunger amidst plenty
11/12/2004
reminders for fellow hunters
11/10/2004
common sense on: quitting smoking
10/27/2004
breast cancer awareness year round
By Senator Tom Harkin
10/27/2004
common sense on: flu vaccines
by senator tom harkin
10/6/2004
common sense on the low-income home energy assistance program
10/1/2004
reading, ’riting, ’rithmatic – and don’t leave out recreation
9/7/2004
common sense on: voting
9/4/2004
harkin grants for public schools: apply now!
8/30/2004
drinking and driving – don’t!
8/24/2004
overtime work deserves overtime pay
8/19/2004
the life you save may be your own
8/5/2004
deficits do matter!
8/4/2004
iowa state fair – blue ribbon in fun
7/16/2004
it's about ability
6/24/2004
flying the flag on the fourth
6/7/2004
primer on passports
6/2/2004
providing healthier alternatives at school
5/17/2004
honoring fallen heroes
5/13/2004
eating out, eating smart
5/7/2004
common sense on severe storm safety
5/5/2004
iowans deserve access to
affordable, quality health insurance
5/3/2004
on mother’s day, “thank you” is not enough
4/27/2004
common sense on:
summer savings at the pump
4/9/2004
equal pay for equal work
3/16/2004
smart choices, healthy lives
3/10/2004
celebrating agriculture and family farms
3/2/2004
you can afford college!
2/18/2004
winter fitness – it’s hot!
2/13/2004
dr. king’s dream is our dream
2/2/2004
taking prevention to heart
1/29/2004
fight back against fraud
12/19/2003
common sense on: healthy living
during the holidays
12/12/2003
when we volunteer, everybody wins!
12/4/2003
take a stand against drunk driving
11/25/2003
progress for americans with disabilities
11/20/2003
common sense on the low-income home energy assistance program
11/12/2003
answering the alarm for iowa’s firefighters
11/7/2003
common sense on quitting smoking
11/4/2003
honoring america’s veterans
10/28/2003
don’t nickle-and-dime our troops!
10/21/2003
common sense on: prevention comes in flu shots
10/16/2003
reminders for fellow hunters
10/10/2003
common sense on: breast cancer awareness
10/9/2003
harkin grants for public schools: apply now!
9/20/2003
meeting the growing security needs of our communities
9/1/2003
ensuring good nutrition in iowa schools
8/1/2003
exploring the many destinations of iowa
7/21/2003
americans with disabilities act: strengthening iowa’s communities
6/26/2003
food safety tips
6/18/2003
independence day: honoring those who have served
4/18/2003
iowa: commemorating earth day every day
4/6/2003
saluting the men and women of our armed forces
4/4/2003
saluting the contributions of women
2/28/2003
don’t forget april 1 farm program deadline
10/11/2002
health security for rural america
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
10/4/2002
protecting women from breast cancer
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
9/27/2002
extra help for rural schools
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
9/20/2002
preserving stories of america’s heroes
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
9/6/2002
9-11: america remembers
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
8/27/2002
test news item
8/20/2002
protecting iowans from the west nile virus
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
8/2/2002
investing in lifesaving medical research
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
7/26/2002
independent living for iowans with disabilities
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
7/18/2002
supporting iowa's family caregivers
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
7/11/2002
making college loans more affordable
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
6/25/2002
honoring all of america's veterans on independence day
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
6/11/2002
iowa history in the u.s. capitol
Ask Tom - A Column by Tom Harkin
6/6/2002
protecting seniors from fraud
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/31/2002
farm bill energy title
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/31/2002
farm bill boosts rural economy
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/31/2002
farm bill puts iowa first
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/31/2002
new farm bill boosts conservation
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/20/2002
honoring america's veterans
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/13/2002
new farm bill invests in rural america
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
5/6/2002
honoring our nation's heroes
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
4/26/2002
promoting safe motherhood
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
4/16/2002
iowa's women deserve equal pay
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
4/11/2002
packer ownership ban good for family farmers
Ask Tom - A Column by Tom Harkin
4/4/2002
working for safe and drug free communities
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
3/26/2002
investing in iowa's teachers and nurses
In Iowa's Interest - A Column by Tom Harkin
3/11/2002
health security for rural and small town america
In Iowa's Interest - A Column By Tom Harkin
3/1/2002
mammography - is it effective?
Ask Tom - A Column By Tom Harkin
2/21/2002
two september 11 heroes
Tom Harkin Salutes - A Column By Tom Harkin
2/14/2002
protecting worker pensions
In Iowa's Interest - A Column By Tom Harkin
2/6/2002
health care for iowa's veterans
In Iowa's Interest - A Column By Tom Harkin