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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 8, 2010

We will not--until everybody has their questions answered in writing we won't move on any of these.

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Feb 8, 2010

I want you to follow the law and make sure that EPA is following the law.

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Feb 8, 2010

Now, my friend Senator Barrasso says the greatest job killer in the world. Well, we have three studies that just came out...

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Feb 8, 2010

Well, Mr. Elkins, since you have been thrown into now the middle of a very contentious issue, let me make it clear that our committee is quite divided on this point...

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Feb 8, 2010

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged with protecting public health and the environment under our Nation's environmental laws.

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Feb 8, 2010

The EPA is charged with protecting public health and the environment.

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Feb 3, 2010

We need to change the way we look at chemicals, which is to make sure they are safe before they get out there

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Feb 3, 2010

A pregnant woman is in great danger here for the child that she is bringing into the world.

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Feb 3, 2010

Senator Lautenberg has taken the lead on making sure that this law is adjusted so that you can protect our people.

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Feb 3, 2010

I want to say how pleased I am at your leadership in this crucial issue.

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Feb 3, 2010

I would just like to put my opening statement in the record.

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Jan 27, 2010

I continue to believe that we are on the right track if we move to clean energy on every single level, from the health of our families to the competitiveness of our Nation.

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Jan 27, 2010

If we have a way to get past this $1 billion a day foreign oil importation habit, that would be good for our society.

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Jan 27, 2010

I believe the United States has the technological expertise and drive to lead the world in the development of clean energy industries.

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Jan 27, 2010

I see an economy that is struggling, and I look at the world, and I see China getting ready to clean our clocks on this.

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Jan 27, 2010

If you are a fan of nuclear energy, which most of the members here are... I would be careful about making the case that solar displaces other forms of energy.

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Jan 27, 2010

The world is going green, and he said we hope you sit on your hands because we are ready to go.

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Jan 27, 2010

I think that there is great interest, and there is great capacity that is emerging to build solar products and to build them here in America.

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Jan 25, 2010

We're concerned about pilot fatigue. We think this needs to be addressed.

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Jan 25, 2010

I am counting on Michael to do just that.

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Jan 25, 2010

I am pleased that the DOT has implemented a final rule based on the Boxer-Snowe airline passenger bill of rights legislation to protect passengers from lengthy tarmac delays.

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Jan 25, 2010

We have to work to implement NextGen, which will modernize our air traffic control system and make our skies safer and more efficient.

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Jan 25, 2010

I am proud to see the Obama Administration choose a California native and a University of California at Riverside graduate to fill this important position at the FAA.

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Jan 25, 2010

Well, I'm here to introduce Mr. Michael Huerta to be the Deputy Administrator of the FAA, so at that point I would do that.

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