Mar 2, 2010
Madam President, in California, we are already seeing layoffs because the department of transportation had to lay off and furlough--they furloughed, temporarily I trust--2,000 Federal inspectors who are overseeing in 17 of our States a…
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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Mar 2, 2010
Madam President, I came here in the hope that, as we begin work on this very important bill that is going to help reinvigorate our economy, we are making progress on getting Senator Bunning to step down from his objection to a short-term…
Mar 2, 2010
Madam President, I wrote to him on February 26 ``On behalf of the 201,000 Californians who will see their unemployment insurance benefits expire'' and telling him that the benefits will expire on Sunday, which was 2 days ago; that…
Mar 2, 2010
I want to say, on behalf of many of us on this side of the aisle, how glad we are that Senator Bunning has changed his mind and taken the option he was presented with on Thursday; that is, to offer an amendment and then for us to get this…
Mar 2, 2010
Madam President, as I stand here today, it would be pretty easy to solve this problem. Senator Bunning needs to stand down. He just needs to stand down. He made his point. He argues that we should pay for emergency funding. I voted for…
Mar 2, 2010
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce the Soledad Canyon High Desert, California Public Lands Conservation and Management Act of 2010. This bill would resolve a twenty-year-old mining dispute between the City of Santa Clarita and CEMEX…
Feb 22, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 22, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Feb 22, 2010
Mr. President, I wish my colleagues to hear this because it is very shocking, and it could happen in Delaware, California, Pennsylvania, any of our States. It is a special notice to contractors, dated February 19: All bidders take note…
Feb 22, 2010
Mr. President, it is signed by their CEO and President. They are asking us to support this bill. Here is what he says: Our members represent millions of motorists, RVers, motorcyclists, as well as hundreds of truck and bus companies. It is…
Feb 22, 2010
Mr. President, these letters are stark in their message to us. If we don't listen to this incredible group of people who are writing us these letters--these are Republicans, they are Democrats, they are Independents, they are Americans…
Feb 22, 2010
Madam President, before the majority leader leaves the floor, I want to say to him that today jobs triumphed over politics. That is a great day around here. Jobs triumphed over politics. I want to say to Senator Reid, this idea you have to…
Feb 22, 2010
Mr. President, we all went home over this recess--most of us did--and we heard very clear messages. At least I can tell you I did. The messages are: Address the problems that face us and reach out a hand across the aisle and do it…
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