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“I congratulate Senator Harkin for becoming the next chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Tom is a longtime friend and I can attest to his strong commitment to improve our nation’s schools, workplaces, and the quality of life for all working families. Although Senator Harkin has some very large shoes to fill, I believe that he is the right person to help continue Senator Kennedy’s agenda. I look forward to working with Chairman Harkin to grow a vibrant economy by rebuilding and strengthening our nation’s middle class.”
Chairman Miller Congratulates Sen. Harkin on Taking HELP Committee Gavel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today congratulated Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) for becoming chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Sen. Harkin replaces Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) who passed away in August.“I congratulate Senator Harkin for becoming the next chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Tom is a longtime friend and I can attest to his strong commitment to improve our nation’s schools, workplaces, and the quality of life for all working families. Although Senator Harkin has some very large shoes to fill, I believe that he is the right person to help continue Senator Kennedy’s agenda. I look forward to working with Chairman Harkin to grow a vibrant economy by rebuilding and strengthening our nation’s middle class.”
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