Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (Photo courtesy of the Harkin Institute) Tom Harkin — the Iowa Democrat who served in 40 years in the U.S. House and Senate — has had a change of heart about the ethanol ...

WASHINGTON | Sen. Tom Harkin gave his last speech on the floor of the Senate Friday morning, saying he had worked to provide a ladder of opportunity for the less fortunate while challenging the Senate ...

U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said his office is accepting applications for the United States' military academies for the class beginning summer of 2015. Senator Harkin will nominate up to ten Iowans ...

Harkin in 1992 — seven years into the 30 he will wind up serving as a U.S. senator. WASHINGTON — As Sen. Tom Harkin wraps up his final months in office, the Iowa Democrat continues to push hard on one ...

While blasting the White House for reneging on its commitment to prevention programs, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) on Tuesday said he won't block a vote on the confirmation of acting Centers for Medicare ...

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) has told reporters Democrats and Republicans negotiating a $1 trillion spending bill should be able to reach a compromise on the healthcare reform law and avoid another ...

Tom Harkin gave a memorable speech to the U.S. Senate without saying a word. Harkin, who had a deaf brother, spoke in sign language to the Senate during the debate over the Americans With Disabilities ...

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) has said he will lift his hold on the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner, President Barack Obama’s nomination for CMS administrator, according to a report from The Hill. Sen.

June 14, this Saturday, is Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States Flag on June 14, 1777. It’s also considered the birthday of the U.S. Army. It’s a day we can all reflect on ...

Sen. Tom Harkin gave his last speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate Friday morning, saying he had worked to provide a ladder of opportunity for the less fortunate, while challenging the Senate to ...