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 ...

Even with Republicans controlling the U.S. House of Representatives, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said Friday he thinks a boost in the minimum wage can get through Congress this year. Harkin and Rep.

As former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin was preparing to retire after serving 40 years in Congress, he founded The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement in 2013 to carry on his legacy and ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Sen. Tom Harkin abandoned plans Tuesday to donate his papers to a namesake institute at Iowa State University after a power struggle between his supporters and university ...

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 ...

Former Iowa senator Tom Harkin reflected on Bob Kafa, an advocate for the rights of persons 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 (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 ...

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 ...

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 ...