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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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Jul 12, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak for 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tragedy of Violence

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Jul 12, 2016

Few issues pose as immediate a threat to the health of Americans as the Zika virus.

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Jul 12, 2016

I feel very strongly about that. I do not want our people being used as guinea pigs.

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Jul 12, 2016

I asked you if those countries who have told their women not to get pregnant for 2 years have the infrastructure to get free contraception to these women of childbearing age?

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Jul 12, 2016

They are the ones who are in charge of their own countries. They are the ones who issued this directive to their women.

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Jul 12, 2016

What assistance are we going to give those countries who have told their women not to get pregnant for 2 years? What are we doing to provide them with free birth control?

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Jul 6, 2016

I am here to talk about the sanctuary cities legislation and the GMO labeling issue, which Senator Tester was so eloquent about. If ever there should be a leader on this Senate floor telling us the truth about the GMO labeling bill, it is…

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Jun 29, 2016

So the title would no longer be in the bill; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That depends on the action of the House in response to the Senate amendment on the bill.

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Jun 29, 2016

So the House is going to determine whether or not to remove this title: ``This Act may be cited as the `Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015.' '' I just say to my friends, I don't know why the majority leader chose to bring up this shell…

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Jun 29, 2016

Even the title? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The title amendment is a separate question.

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Jun 29, 2016

So the title will remain; is that correct? Even after the majority leader does what he says he is going to do, the title called Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 would remain; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The short title is…

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Jun 29, 2016

I am sorry. I am trying to get an answer. I didn't hear it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair is trying to answer. The short title is part of the amendment to the House which the majority leader's proposed amendment would replace.

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