Harkin: healthcare reform resistance based on misinformation Posted By: Ben Butler August 11, 2009 @ 4:18 am Today's Local News Tweet Share Email Iowa Senator Tom Harkin says a great deal of money can be saved on medical costs through prevention. He blames resistance to healthcare reform on “misinformation” and “scare tactics” Harkin says there are a lot of people who stand to lose money if the system is overhauled. The Democrat is traveling around Iowa, hosting town hall style meetings on healthcare reform.