Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin (born November 19, 1939) is a retired American politician for the Democratic Party. From 1985 to 2015, he served as a junior Senator in Iowa.[1] He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985.
Tom Harkin | |
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| United States Senator from Iowa | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Jepsen |
| Succeeded by | Joni Ernst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Richard Harkin November 19, 1939 Cumming, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Harkin |
| Children | Amy Harkin Goodrich Jenny Harkin |
| Residence | Cumming, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University(B.A.) The Catholic University of America(J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy/United States Navy Reserve |
| Years of service | 1962–1989 |
| Unit | Naval Air Facility Atsugi/Guantanamo Bay/Reserves |
Harkin ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 1992, losing to then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton.
In 2013 Harkin said he would retire from the Senate after completing his fifth term in 2015.[2]
Tom Harkin Media
Harkin during his time in the House of Representatives
Harkin speaks during the first night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, opening his speech using American Sign Language in reference to his involvement with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Harkin introduces the Americans with Disabilities Act onto the Senate floor, using sign language for his deaf brother.
Sen. Tom Harkin speaks at a rally held by the Coalition for the Advancement of Stem Cell Research.
Sen. Tom Harkin holds a press conference regarding legislation to improve healthy eating habits.
Harkin campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Iowa, November 2016
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References
- ↑ "Senator Harkin -Biography". Harkin.senate.gov. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ↑ Beaumont, Thomas (January 26, 2013). "Harkin won't seek 6th Senate term". Bigstory.ap.org. Archived from the original on 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
Other websites
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