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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.
Mr. President, as we mark the end of National Nurses Week, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the nurses who serve on the front lines of our health care system. Nurses are heroes, not just to their patients, but to the families…
Mr. President, yesterday the Senate Ethics Committee voted unanimously to release the special counsel's report regarding the actions of former Senator John Ensign. The committee also voted unanimously to refer several findings to the…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, it is my honor to be here to support the nomination of Judge Edward Chen to the Northern District of California. I congratulate Judge Chen and I congratulate his family on this momentous day that is long overdue. I wish to…
Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to two dedicated Navy officers who were tragically killed in a training accident in my home State of California. LT Matthew Ira Lowe and LT Nathan Hollingsworth Williams…
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to be…
Mr. President, I thank Senator Leahy for his eloquent statement he made about the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden and the impact and the need for us to come together as one Nation. Mr. President, almost 10 years ago after the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an exective…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., to hold a hearing entitled, ``Assessing the FY 2012 Budget for Africa…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on foreign relations
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…
Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 96th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide--a tragedy that has left a dark stain on the collective conscience of mankind. What has made this tragedy even more painful--particularly for the…
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