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“That signal's come and gone a lot in my life-time, that prairie progressivism died . I think prairie progressivism is still there. Every once in a while, odd things take place.”

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Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin

Tom Harkin is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator representing Iowa. Born on November 19, 1939, Harkin was known for his advocacy on issues such as education, agriculture, and labor rights during his tenure in the Senate. more

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