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Barbara Boxer

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Barbara Boxer is a former United States Senator from California, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1983, to January 5, 1993. Throughout her political career, Boxer was known for her strong advocacy on environmental issues, women's rights, and healthcare reform. She played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at addressing climate change and protecting public health.

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Feb 9, 2012

Well, Mr. President, this is a big day for those of us who believe strongly that we need to focus on job creation, a better business climate, a bill that will, in fact, not only protect jobs but create new jobs. That is the bill we are…

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Feb 9, 2012

Well, I do have some remarks I would like to make. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.

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Feb 9, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Feb 9, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on February 9, 2012, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive…

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Feb 7, 2012

Mr. President, I am also very proud to be here with my colleagues. I think Senator Murray was eloquent, along with Senator Shaheen and Senator Mikulski. I am here to put it in my own words; that is, here they go again. Sadly, politics has…

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Feb 2, 2012

Madam President, I would be delighted to take a voice vote on this amendment, which I am proud to say was written by myself and Senator Isakson. I am very pleased Senator Collins suggested the modification. All this amendment does is…

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Feb 2, 2012

Madam President, I ask for a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut.

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Feb 2, 2012

Madam President, I believe my amendment is next. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided on the Boxer amendment No. 1489.

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Feb 1, 2012

I very much thank Senator Collins for that question. Senator Isakson and I, as the chair and vice chair of the Ethics Committee, are applying this to the Members of Congress. That is because the scandal that took place with Countrywide…

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Feb 1, 2012

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1489 to Amendment No. 1470

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Feb 1, 2012

I call up amendment No. 1489 and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from California [Mrs. Boxer], for herself and Mr…

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Feb 1, 2012

I am sure, listening to that, it is hard to understand exactly what this is all about, so let me take a moment. I want to first thank Senators Lieberman and Collins for all their hard work and I want to thank Senator Gillibrand for writing…

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