Jul 27, 2011
Mr. President, reserving the right to object--I shall not object--but I would like to add 3 minutes to my time as well.
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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Jul 26, 2011
Madam President, I want to thank Leader Harry Reid for stepping into the breach in this situation and offering us a way out of this what I consider to be a Republican-made crisis. Why do I say that? The debt limit has been increased 89…
Jul 25, 2011
Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleague, Senator Nelson, in recognizing an extraordinary Californian who has done so much, not just to save lives in his community but to advance the practice of medicine in order to save lives…
Jul 20, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 577, as Modified
Jul 20, 2011
Madam President, the Department of Defense runs schools that serve over 86,000 children across America, Europe, and in the Pacific region. That is why I was able to get together with Senator Graham and Senator Inhofe to work on a way we…
Jul 20, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the appropriate place, add the following: Sec. __ No later than…
Jul 20, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that Boxer amendment No. 577 be modified with the changes that are already at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 577), as…
Jul 20, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside any pending amendments and call up amendment No. 577. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant bill clerk…
Jul 19, 2011
Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to honor the memory of one of our Nations' great leaders, former First Lady Betty Ford. Mrs. Ford passed away on July 8, 2011, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy of candor, service, equal…
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to cosponsor the Afterschool for America's Children Act, which I am introducing today with Senators Murkowski and Murray. Across the country, afterschool programs help keep children safe…
Jul 6, 2011
I thank the Chair. So defense spending, they may look at it, but they are not happy about it even though it has gone up 74 percent over the last 10 years. Now, again, we should look at Warren Buffett. Warren Buffett made the point that he…
Jul 6, 2011
Mr. President, I want to make note of the fact that this is the first time since the Watergate scandal the Senate has canceled its Fourth of July recess, and the reason is so that we can continue working on this issue of reducing our…
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