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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.
No, we don't. Mr. President, I just want to thank my friend. It is such a privilege to work with him on these infrastructure issues. I often say we don't work too well together on environmental issues--maybe in another life we might--but…
Since I did yield about 5 minutes to my friend, I ask unanimous consent for another 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I will take my time now. I know my friend wanted to have a little time, so I will yield to Senator Inhofe. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma. ____________________
I reserve the right to object because I want to make a suggestion. I ask consent that we modify this matter so that we can pass an amendment to extend the PTC deadline--the deadline for positive train control--to make it a 1-year extension…
it has now been more than 6 years since Congress gave the FDA authority to regulate the tobacco industry, and it is absolutely outrageous that we are still waiting for a final rule that would protect our children from e-cigarettes. What…
I do want to thank Senator Thune, Senator Nelson, Senator Inhofe, and others who did something good today, which is to allow us to vote to make sure that we have the head of the Federal Railroad Administration. Finally, after 8 months…
I just want to say to my friend I am not surprised, but I am still quite disappointed because I think it is horrible precedent to take a provision out of an underlying bill that we have all worked so hard on and attach it--a 3-year…
I thank the Senator. How much time remains of my 15 minutes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Ten minutes.
I know Senator Collins would like to speak, so the way I would recommend we go is 5 minutes to Senator Manchin, 15 minutes for me, and how many minutes for the Senator from Maine?
I come to the floor today to urge my colleagues to act to reauthorize the Perkins Loan Program--the Nation's oldest Federal student loan program and a critical lifeline for thousands of low-income students with exceptional need. This…
the death of Kate Steinle in San Francisco by a convicted felon who illegally crossed the border multiple times was horrific. It left a family heartbroken and shocked our community, our State, and our Nation. We cannot allow a tragedy like…
I continue to be perplexed by those who wish to obstruct action to reduce carbon pollution.
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