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Harkin Scandal
PMX Industries' Cedar Rapids headquarters.

Harkin evades questions on Korean firm, which he has wooed with favors for decades

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) again refused to answer reporters’ questions about foreign corporate influence at the Harkin Institute of Public Policy, the new academic unit at Iowa State University that bears his name and for whic...
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Harkin Scandal
Ruth Harkin speaks at a 2011 fundraiser for Sen. Tom Harkin's campaign.

Harkins fight quixotic battle with ISU over ‘academic freedom’

Former Harvard University professor Henry Kissinger once quipped that “academic politics are so vicious precisely because the stakes are so small.” Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), his wife Ruth, a member of the Board of Regents, ...
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Harkin Scandal
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Controversy over Harkin Institute boils over as new corporate donors revealed

AMES, Iowa—A public spat between allies of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and administrators at Iowa State University has escalated, threatening to implode the Harkin Institute of Public Policy while the institution is in its infan...
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Campaign News
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Exclusive: Desmund Adams prosecuted for felony child abuse in Dallas County

CLIVE, Iowa—After his 20-month campaign for a state Senate seat, Democrat Desmund D. Adams says you “know” him. His campaign launched a sleek website, produced professional web videos and dished sound bite-sized slogans t...
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Campaign News
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Schneider, Adams clash civilly over issues in Waukee public forum

WAUKEE, Iowa—Republican Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) and Democrat Desmund Adams (D-Clive) met for an hour-long forum Saturday morning at the Waukee Public Library to discuss legislative issues in advance of the state...
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2013-harkin-breakfast
ISU student leader, a Democrat, stands up to Harkin on namesake Institute
Regents Lang & Rastetter talk tuition, Harkin Institute
Iowa State refunds $300k MidAmerican contribution for Harkin Institute
Boo Hoo: The Register Needs to Stop Crying About The Harkin Institute
Harkin reneges on offer to donate papers to Iowa State
Harkin Institute director: Harkin’s allegations on academic freedom ‘insulting’
Harkin issues ultimatum to ISU on Harkin Institute guidelines
Alleged pimp of underage hookers a donor to Iowa Dem. Party and Harkin
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