Harkin Report Details National, State-by-State Impact of Ryan Budget on Education Programs
In recent weeks, Senator Harkin has taken to the Senate floor to discuss the impact of the Ryan budget on everything from health to jobs and infrastructure to agriculture. Today, Senator Harkin, as Chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee that funds health, education, and labor, released national, state-by-state reports on the impact of the Ryan budget on Head Start, IDEA, Pell Grants, and other education programs.
Find the reports here: RyanBudgetStateByStateCuts.pdf
Ryan Budget Is An Assault On Education Funding
Ryan Budget Ignores Investment in Renewable Energy/Turns Back the Clock on Agriculture
Ryan Budget Slashes Investment in Infrastructure, Destroys Jobs
Ryan Budget Would End Medicare
From The Blog
Harkin Supports Ratification of Disability Treaty
December 4, 2012
In advance of the Senate vote on the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, Senator Harkin, Senate author of the ADA, spoke in support of ratifying the treaty.
Republican Obstruction of UN Disability-Rights Convention is Shameful
November 29, 2012
Senator Harkin today expressed his disappointment in Senate Republicans’ obstruction of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. As the lead Senate author of the ADA, Harkin said it was shameful that this effort, which has bipartisan support, is being held up.
Harkin Staff Logs 100,000th Constituent Case
November 27, 2012
Today, Senator Harkin’s staff reached a milestone, logging their 100,000th constituent case. In honor of this achievement, Senator Harkin recorded a video to thank those who have reached out to his office and to congratulate his staff. For the past 28 years, Iowans have counted on Senator Harkin’s office to assist with issues such as housing, veterans benefits, Social Security and Medicare.
***New Office Location for Cedar Rapids***
November 7, 2012
Senator Harkin’s Cedar Rapids office will be closed Thursday, November 8, 2012 as the office moves to its new location in the U.S. District Courthouse. The office will reopen on Friday, November 9th, 2012. There will be no change in the phone or fax numbers for the office. Iowans in the Cedar Rapids area in need of assistance with a federal agency on Thursday may still call (319) 365-4504.
Praise for Harkin Proposal to Solve the Retirement Crisis
August 23, 2012
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Tom Harkin recently unveiled a report entitled “The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It.” The report includes a proposal to provide universal access to innovative, privately-run, hybrid pension plans called Universal, Secure, and Adaptable (“USA”) Retirement Funds. Policy experts and advocates have weighed in to applaud Harkin’s plan to rebuild the private pension system and improve retirement security for the middle class.
Press Releases
Harkin Statement on President Obama’s Fourth State of the Union Address
February 13, 2013
Harkin Applauds Senate Vote on Violence Against Women; Urges House to Act
February 12, 2013
In Iowa’s Interest: Continuing the Progress for Working Families
February 12, 2013
On 20th Anniversary of Enactment, Sen. Harkin Salutes the Family and Medical Leave Act
February 5, 2013
Harkin Applauds “Smart Snacks” Proposal from USDA
February 1, 2013
Harkin Welcomes White House Nomination of Jane Kelly for Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
January 31, 2013
Harkin Announces More than $5.6 Million for Pella Cooperative Electric Association
January 31, 2013
Harkin Floor Statement on Introduction of the Fair Pay Act
January 29, 2013
On Fourth Anniversary of Lilly Ledbetter Act, Harkin Introduces the Fair Pay Act to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
January 29, 2013
Senators Introduce Bill to Help Americans Struggling with Medical Debt
January 28, 2013
Senator Harkin Announces His Plans for the Future
January 26, 2013
Statement by Senator Tom Harkin on the Reform of the Filibuster
January 24, 2013
Harkin Announces Firefighter Assistance for Adel Volunteer Fire Department
January 23, 2013