WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) recently met with representatives from the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. Capitol. Harkin and local leaders discussed a wide variety of issues, including the Rock Island Arsenal and efforts to expand the local manufacturing industry. The group also discussed progress for several infrastructure projects in the community, as well as the growing popularity of the Quad City health centers.

Each year, Harkin meets with leaders from throughout Iowa to discuss topics ranging from health care to transportation to appropriations funding. This actuality is available on the web at: https://s3.amazonaws.com/sdmc-media.senate.gov/Harkin/030714_HARKIN_1_RADIO.mp3

A fact sheet highlighting Senator Harkin`s work with community leaders from the Quad Cities can be found here.

A photo from the meeting can be found here.

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