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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.
Madam President, in conclusion, let's meet in the middle. Let's put this 2011 budget issue behind us quickly. Let's move on to long-term deficit reduction and job creation. If we fail, let's not get paid for our work here. This afternoon I…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent for 30 more seconds, and then I will yield to my friend. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I thank the Chair, I yield the floor, and unless Senators Rockefeller or Hutchison want to speak, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown of Ohio). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I came to the floor to briefly voice my very strong support for this FAA reauthorization bill and to thank my chairman, Jay Rockefeller, for his leadership. Many people have said this, but it is worth repeating. This is a…
I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mrs. Boxer pertaining to the introduction of S. 388 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')
Mr. President, I send a bill to the desk on behalf of myself and Senators Casey, Tester, Manchin, Warner, and Wyden. I want to explain it. I hope we will see action on this bill in the near future because we are on very delicate ground…
Mr. President, I wish to add my voice of thanks to all involved in the whole slots issue. I know at the last minute Senator Wyden was actually shuttling back and forth between one side of the Chamber and the other. I think it turned out…
Mr. President, the Committee on Environment and Public Works has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 112th Congress. Pursuant to Rules XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules for the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that a copy…
Mr. President, I am very happy today to know that we are about to cast a vote on Edward Davila, nominee for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. This is a wonderful nominee, and he deserves this up-or-down vote…
Mr. President, what is the order right now? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is currently debating two nominations.
Is it appropriate that I speak on one of those nominations but also make some comments about the budget? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized.
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