Harkin--Tom (Member of Congress)

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Welcoming immigrants as citizens Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1	04/21/2014	UNI hosted its fourth naturalization ceremony, welcoming immigrants as citizens of the United States. The naturalization process takes 9-12 months. Participants in the ceremony were eager to become citizens; photo.
2	UNI community gives feedback on higher education reforms Northern Iowan 110:24, p.1	11/19/2013	UNI was selected as one of four schools in the nation to hold a public hearing with the U.S. Department of Education about college affordability. Administration is looking to tie federal financial aid to a rating system based on educational value; photo.
3	Shutdown ends; faculty research up in the air Northern Iowan 110:15, p.1	10/18/2013	The government shutdown has affected faculty research at UNI. Funding was unavailable during the government shutdown as were as all of the federally-managed websites and services. Faculty hope that things will return to the pre-shutdown state quickly.
4	Katie Berge Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.31	05/01/2013	Employed as a staff assistant in the office of Senator Tom Harkin.
5	Don't raise the minimum wage: an economic perspective Northern Iowan 109:44, p.6	03/29/2013	Senator Tom Harkin recently suggested the minimum wage should be raised to $10.10 per hour. This guest columnist says that this would severely hurt the United States economy.
6	First lady encourages voting during grassroots event at UNI Northern Iowan 109:11, p.1	10/02/2012	Michelle Obama spoke to UNI students, emphasizing voting and volunteering in campaigns. Highlights President Obama's first term in office. Senator Harkin and Representative Braley also spoke to students; photo.
7	Romney remains top presidential candidate Northern Iowan 108:28, p.1	01/13/2012	Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary. According to recent polls, he is leading by nearly a fifteen point margin in South Carolina; photo.
8	U. S. Senator Tom Harkin visits UNI to address funding for higher education Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Ben Allen, Bill Dotzler, Jerry Nelson, Kim Young-Kent, Jerry Durham and Jonathon Keniston made up a panel presenting information from different perspectives on education to Senator Harkin; photo.
9	Internship opportunity Northern Iowan 107:9, p.3	09/28/2010	The intern coordinator for Senator Tom Harkin will be visiting with students interested in an internship in Maucker Union.
10	Internship opportunity; Senator Harkin hiring interns Northern Iowan 107:8, p.2	09/24/2010	Caitlin Staebell will be available to meet with students interested in becoming interns to Senator Harkin. Ms. Staebell is the intern coordinator for the Senator.
11	UNI to help sponsor North End Arts & Music Fest in Waterloo Saturday & Sunday Public Relations News Release 2009:76, p.1	09/24/2009	The festival celebrates the community's pride in its rich musical and cultural heritage, and recognizes the contributions of the North End Community to the entire city of Waterloo.
12	U.S. Secretary of Education comes to UNI Northern Iowan 105:53, p.1	04/28/2009	Arne Duncan spoke to high school and college students, community leaders, faculty, and staff at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. He spoke on his plans and the future of education under President Obama; photo.
13	UNI physics student to present research on Capitol Hill Public Relations News Release 2008:484, p.1	04/21/2009	Shanon Davis, a junior from West Des Moines whose research is in the area of nanoscience and alternative energy, will take part in 2009 Posters on the Hill, an event sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research, at the Rayburn House Office Bldg.
14	President Barack Obama inaugurated into office Northern Iowan 105:29, p.1	01/23/2009	Reactions to the President's address from Senators Tom Harkin and Charles Grassley; photo.
15	Election affects Iowans Northern Iowan 105:23, p.1	11/18/2008	Panel discusses meaning of recent elections; Ronald Walters also speaks on campus.
16	Remember that voting is local, too Northern Iowan 105:12, p.5	10/10/2008	Believes that elections for the U. S. Senator, Congressman, State Senator, and State Representative have real influence in keeping educational quality up and tuition and student loan costs down.
17	Proposed budget may slash college funding Northern Iowan 104:35, p.1	02/15/2008	Federal budget proposal will increase Pell grant maxima, but cut certain student aid programs. Nearly one third of the cuts directly relate to higher education funding.; photo.
18	UNI receives grant for violent crime prevention Northern Iowan 104:9, p.1	09/25/2007	Department of Justice awards $1 million grant to create a task force to prevent violent crimes against women.
19	Harkin's steak fry unites Democrats Northern Iowan 104:8, p.1	09/21/2007	Democratic presidential candidates gather in Indianola.
20	$1 million grant to UNI to combat gender violence at Regent universities Public Relations News Release 2007:154, p.1	09/13/2007	The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to provide for a model of campus violence prevention.
21	UNI plans presidential candidate forums Northern Iowan 104:1, p.1	07/13/2007	Presidential candidates will be hosted at UNI; August 20 through September 5, 2007.
22	University of Northern Iowa plans presidential-candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:35, p.1	06/27/2007	A series of presidential candidate forums will be held August 20 - September 5.
23	Ethanol solution posing more problems for consumers Northern Iowan 103:52, p.1	04/17/2007	Increased production of ethanol causes concerns for the livestock industry and food costs; photo.
24	Democrats have a chance for change Northern Iowan 103:26, p.5	12/01/2006	Following the mid term elections, the Democratic Party holds the majority in both the U. S. House and Senate.
25	ONE noble gesture supporting the troops Northern Iowan 103:15, p.1	10/17/2006	Operation Noble E-mail is a volunteer organization collecting donated computers to give to families of soldiers serving overseas, who cannot afford computers; photo.
26	Tom Harkin works to combat obesity Northern Iowan 103:10, p.3	09/29/2006	HeLP program introduced at the national level aimed at combating childhood obesity and raising health awareness.
27	New stem-cell technology may ease tensions in pro-life debate Northern Iowan 103:5, p.4	09/12/2006	Dr. Robert Lanza reports that for the first time human embryonic stem cells can be generated without interfering with the embryo's potential for life.
28	Harkin in a hurry to prove how much he cares Northern Iowan 102:58, p.7	06/23/2006	Increase in number of press releases from Senator Harkin noted.
29	Blind students utilize senses to get around campus Northern Iowan 102:35, p.11	02/07/2006	Students with visual impairments use other senses to get around and lobby to get books in Braille and audio form; photo.
30	Harkin: energy assistance for poor Iowans top priority Northern Iowan 102:17, p.6	10/25/2005	Senator Harkin has proposed a $4.1 billion increase in funding to help people pay their heating bills; photo.
31	Defense programs could see 4 mil Northern Iowan 102:13, p.3	10/11/2005	Money would fund projects that UNI helps carry out for the Department of Defense; photo.
32	Harkin announces money for UNI Northern Iowan 102:6, p.6	09/16/2005	US Senator Tom Harkin has helped secure $1.3 million that will be used to build a multi-functional parking ramp at UNI.
33	Harkin-endorsed stem cell research bill moves to Senate Northern Iowan 101:61, p.3	07/22/2005	While stem cell research could result in medical advancements that might cure millions of people, the ethics of using embryo stem cells causes controversy.
34	2+2 expands teacher education Northern Iowan 100:59, p.1	07/02/2004	UNI program receives $569,000 to educate place-bound students in Iowa through local community colleges.
35	Six-figure grant will help UNI expand successful teacher education program Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/18/2004	Grant to assist infrastructure for off-campus instruction.
36	Clinton-sighting piques feelings of optimism Northern Iowan 100:6, p.7	09/19/2003	Enjoyed Democratic rally at which former President Clinton spoke.
37	Native Roadside Vegetation Center at UNI to be dedicated Friday, Aug. 29 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/22/2003	The funding for the center was provided by a federal appropriation and the University matched the appropriation with 35 acres of land.
38	Dems holding up nation's courts Northern Iowan 99:48, p.9	04/08/2003	Chad Thompson explains issue of Miguel Estrada's consideration for U. S. Supreme Court judge and claims President Bush's nominee is not being given a fair trial.
39	Election levels political field; election 2002 results Northern Iowan 99:20, p.1	11/08/2002	Democrats Tom Vilsack and Tom Harkin won the election Tuesday, while Republicans gained seats in Congress; photo.
40	Know the vote! Brief candidate overview for today's election Northern Iowan 99:19, p.1	11/05/2002	Information is provided on candidates for Iowa Governor, U.S. Senator, and Iowa Representative in the 1st District.
41	UNI didn't fly with 'West Wing' actors Northern Iowan 99:17, p.1	10/29/2002	Governor Tom Vilsack, Senator Tom Harkin, congressional candidate Ann Hutchison, and actors Dule Hill and Bradley Whitford did not appear on campus, due to scheduling difficulties.
42	TV's 'West Wing' stars join Iowan 'left wings'; actors want students to vote on Nov. 5 Northern Iowan 99:16, p.1	10/25/2002	Dule Hill and Bradley Whitford, television actors on the show "West Wing", Tom Vilsack, Tom Harkin, and Ann Hutchison will be in the Great Reading Room in Seerley Hall on October 26 to encourage students to vote in the upcoming election.
43	Harkin talks education at roundtable discussion Northern Iowan 97:26, p.1	12/01/2000	Senator Tom Harkin held a discussion roundtable with approximately twenty-five students and staff members in attendance.
44	Gore loves Iowa Northern Iowan 97:21, p.1	11/07/2000	Four hundred supporters show up for a Gore rally; photo.
45	UNI Global Health Corps promotes health education in Ghana Public Relations News Release 1999:117, p.1	11/04/1999	Three students and two professors from UNI traveled to Ghana to present health promotion seminars in villages.
46	Special education department receives government grant Northern Iowan 96:4, p.1	09/10/1999	Grant totalling $500,000 over three years will be used to place technology in students' homes.
47	ABIL Program makes strides with soybean-based grease and hydraulic fluid Campus News Network 9:14, p.2	03/08/1999	Change in market license to West Central Cooperative, Iowa bill on state agencies purchasing soybean-based oil, and President Clinton's Executive Order 13101 are three promising developments for the ABIL program.
48	Tully, Harkin visit campus to encourage voter participation Northern Iowan 95:18, p.2	10/30/1998	Democratic candidates Tom Harkin and Rob Tully visited campus Wednesday; photo.
49	Iowa gubernatorial race heats up; Democrats, Republicans prepare to select nominees Northern Iowan 94:54, p.1	04/28/1998	Gubernatorial candidates met for the Democratic Convention and Republican debate last weekend; photo.
50	Harkin instrumental in obtaining funds for UNI Northern Iowan 94:22, p.1	11/14/1997	Senator Harkin assisted in obtaining about $1 million for playground safety and using technology for disabled students.