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.
Nov 14, 2011
I want to say to all the nominees I'm supporting all of you, so never fear about that.
Nov 10, 2011
I wish to address that, if I could for a moment, for the benefit of Senator Coats. I was going to speak for a much longer block, but I didn't. I yielded the time to Senator Reed, and I retain the time I have. So I only did it because he…
Nov 10, 2011
I move to reconsider the vote and move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
Nov 10, 2011
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 objection, it is…
Nov 10, 2011
I am happy to do that. I will retain my time and yield to the Senator from Indiana.
Nov 10, 2011
would the Chair let me know when I have used 5 minutes, and then I am going to yield to Senator Reed for up to 8 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair will do so.
Nov 10, 2011
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
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 ``Unemployment…
Nov 10, 2011
In China, the leaders there are arrogant and they are elitists and they surround themselves with air purifiers in their offices, in their homes, in the great hall of the people where they work, which is opulent, but the rest of the people…
Nov 10, 2011
I ask unanimous consent for 1 minute, and then I will yield 8 minutes to Senator Reed. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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…
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
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
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
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
Absolutely. I don't know of any medical groups that support the Paul resolution. But I do have in my hand a letter signed by many groups, which I wish to quote from. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record this important…
Nov 10, 2011
Blocking the cross-air pollution rule, cross-State pollution rule would force people living in downwind States to continue to suffer from high levels of unhealthy pollution from out-of-State powerplants. They say they express their strong…
Nov 10, 2011
how much time remains on each side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republicans have 1\1/2\ minutes, and the Democratic side has 16 minutes 10 seconds.
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 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 Health Care…
Nov 10, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 1:30 p.m. with the time equally divided between the two leaders or their designees, and with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The…
Nov 10, 2011
we have heard the same theme over and over from our Republican friends: We need time, give us time. The EPA is rushing this. Well, how much time do they need to fix a problem that is forcing children to put on these inhalers? How much time…
Nov 10, 2011
I wish to be clear about this. If the Paul resolution passes--which I don't think it will, it is so extreme-- people in 38 States, 248 million people, will be adversely impacted with filthy, dirty air. In the Senator's own State of…
Nov 10, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing…
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