January 28, 2013

How One Iowa Senator Secured Civil Rights For Americans Living With Disabilities

How One Iowa Senator Secured Civil Rights For Americans Living With Disabilities: This past weekend, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced he will not seek re-election in 2014, bringing an almost 40 year career in Congress to a close. But as Harkin steps aside, his legacy — particularly his work to champion increased protections for Americans living with disabilities — remains. Twenty two years ago, President George H.W. [...]/p