Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Improving Quality, Lowering Costs: The Role of…
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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Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 10, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…
Nov 10, 2011
Madam President, I hope colleagues will take a moment to look at this picture, because this is what we are talking about: exhaling toxic air, and little kids and members of our families who have to use this kind of inhaler. Exhale…
Nov 10, 2011
Absolutely. Well, first of all, I want people to know that since the Clean Air Act passed and there were all these predictions of a horrible recession, there has been a huge number of jobs created and it is all documented on one of these…
Nov 10, 2011
I hope we vote down this resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired. Who yields time? The junior Senator from Kentucky is recognized.
Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for 5 minutes for Senator Lee, followed by 8 minutes for Senator Carper. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The junior Senator from Utah is recognized.
Nov 10, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that from Thursday, November 10, through Monday, November 14, the majority leader be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…
Nov 10, 2011
Thank you. I will use some time on our side until we have another speaker, which will probably about be 5 minutes. I know Senator Reid will want to have the floor. Mr. President, this is a very important vote that is coming up. I wish to…
Nov 10, 2011
How much time remains on the Republican side and on this side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 9 minutes 50 seconds on the Republican side, 28 minutes 15 seconds on the Democratic side.
Nov 10, 2011
I will respond on my time; the Senator can respond on his. Let me tell you something. As far as I know, we do not have one person in this Senate who is a physician with a degree in lung specialty, thoracic specialty, cardiovascular…
Nov 10, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Menendez go for 5 minutes and Senator Blunt for 10 minutes following that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New Jersey is recognized.
Nov 10, 2011
I thank the Senator. I would like to make a quick point before my colleague, Senator Sessions, leaves the floor. I want to first of all thank the Senator very much for working with us in the EPW Committee. As I said to the Senator…
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