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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.
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:41 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Veterans' Affairs Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 1471 and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
I thank the Senator. I see the Senator from Colorado is here as well. It was so interesting to see Republican Senator after Republican Senator come down here to focus on one of the problems we are having and are going to fix. Not one of…
So we now know the history of the Republican Party. Sad to say, but they opposed Medicare when it went in. They tried to tear it down; they still are trying to tear it down in the Ryan budget. They come down here, and they talk about a…
Mr. President, we have seen an array of my Republican colleagues come to the floor, which is their right--and I am glad the government is open so they can have their staff help them prepare their speeches--but I have to say this is typical…
Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Gerardo Ismael Hernandez, a loving husband and father and respected homeland security agent who was dedicated to protecting the safety of the American people…
It is very good to see the Presiding Officer in the chair. Since the Senator has arrived, we have cast some landmark votes for laws that are so critical and for candidates who are so critical. We are about to have a moment in history where…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for up to 8 minutes, followed by Senator Baldwin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote for ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. This bill is about basic fairness, and it is really about the Golden Rule--treating others as you would like to be treated. Every…
Mr. President, I thank the ranking member on the Budget Committee. I know he has a lot on his plate. He and I work well together, and I thank him. Mr. President, I want to put on the Record my strong support for Congressman Mel Watt to be…
Mr. President, I am so pleased to be on the floor with some very good news out of California and how ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act, is working in our great State. People are phoning. People are going online. People are talking with…
Five seconds. I hope we get these two wonderful nominees on the way to confirmation today. I hope we will be patient and that we will all work together to fix the problems with health care. I think, at the end of the day, it is going to be…
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