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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.
I talked about immigration. I talked about veterans. We have a chance now to deal with the student loan crisis, and it is a crisis. The student loan debt is $1.2 trillion. That is more than credit card debt. In my home State, the average…
I thank the Presiding Officer, and I also want to thank my friend Senator Whitehouse, such a great leader on this issue. I am really glad that Senator Inhofe, my good friend, came down to the floor. He deserves a thank you because he has…
Mr. President, in this work we do so many issues need to be discussed. One of them I have tried to discuss, along with several colleagues, is this incredible threat to our planet caused by climate change. I have participated with my…
Mr. President, I come to the floor tonight heartbroken at the loss of 6 young people and the injuries to 13 more after a devastating gun violence tragedy that occurred on May 23 in the Isla Vista community near Santa Barbara. As a mother…
The Army Corps was clear that when a project is identified in the study associated with Section 4014, it may be carried out in accordance with the criteria for one of the four existing CAPs referenced in the section, but it will be not…
Colleagues, I am going to take 25 seconds. This is a great day for the Senate, for every single Member in this body, and our States, for jobs, for business, for ecosystem restoration, for our oceans. It is a great bill. I hope we will have…
I thank Senator Whitehouse. As chair of the conference committee for WRRDA, a committee on which the Senator from Rhode Island and Senator Vitter also served, I agree with the Senator's understanding of section 4014. Like Rhode Island…
Madam President, I am joined by the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee to discuss a provision of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act conference report, which we will vote on shortly in the Senate. Title…
I thank Senator Vitter for that response. It is important that we are clear on how these new authorities should be implemented. I also want to highlight how these authorities will benefit my home State of California. In the case of the…
Madam President, I thank Ranking Member Vitter and Senator Cornyn for the discussion of section 1046(a) in the WRRDA conference report. I agree with their understanding and interpretation of this section and wish to address the importance…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak for as much time as I may consume until that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Madam President, with all the arguments and debate that go on around here in a very legitimate way--it is fair. The parties have grown very far apart--whether you look at the minimum wage, with the Democrats wanting to raise it, with some…
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