Oct 19, 2011
Madam President, the Transportation Enhancements Program that the McCain amendment would essentially cripple was established in 1991 in a bipartisan transportation bill signed by President George H.W. Bush, and it has been continued in…
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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Oct 19, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the final 10 minutes of debate prior to noon on the McCain amendment No. 739 be equally divided between Senator McCain and myself or our designees. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…
Oct 17, 2011
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce the Early Language Proficiency Act, legislation critical to preparing young children across our country to be successful in school. Studies have shown that children who participate in…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The clerk will call…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to discuss the trade agreements pending before the Senate. I first want to note how pleased I am that a full extension of trade adjustment assistance will be sent to President Obama for his signature. This important…
Oct 11, 2011
Mr. President, today I join my colleagues and so many around the world in paying tribute to Apple chairman and cofounder Steve Jobs, the Silicon Valley pioneer who died at age 56 after a long, brave fight with pancreatic cancer. I send my…
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to honor our teachers here in the United States and across the globe by recognizing October 5 as World Teachers' Day. Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day is an occasion to acknowledge the many…
Sep 22, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to speak on the amendment offered by Senator Cornyn regarding the sale of F-16C/D fighter aircraft to Taiwan. Let me begin by reiterating that I am a strong supporter of Taiwan's right to self-defense. That is…
Sep 20, 2011
Madam President, first, I want to say thank you to the leadership on this bill. This trade adjustment assistance is so critical. When we talk about creating jobs, we also want to talk about retraining those who need, in this century, the…
Sep 20, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sep 19, 2011
Mr. President, I am proud to introduce the Beauty Mountain and Agua Tibia Wilderness Act of 2011. I am pleased to have worked with Representative Darrell Issa on this legislation. My bill would add 13,635 acres to the Beauty Mountain…
Sep 15, 2011
That is correct. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from West Virginia.
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