Tom Harkin
American politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1939 · age 86
Thomas Richard Harkin is an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as a United States senator from Iowa from 1985 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously was the U.S. representative for Iowa's 5th congressional district from 1975 to 1985.
Busiest day 30 Oct
Read more often than usual, most of all on 30 October.
35 times the usual readers on 30 October. 10,431 readers on 30 October, against about 302 a day before the rise.
A life in dates
2009Migel MedalAward2008Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States SenatorsAward2004Golden Order of MeritAward1994ASCB Public Service AwardAward1939Born19 November 1939
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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.
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 2016Awards
About this person
He is the longest-serving United States Senator to spend the entire tenure as a state's junior senator.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
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Living
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Born 1939 · age 86
