Oct 9, 2013
I appreciate the motion of my colleague, as someone who comes from a State where tourism is the No. 3--and we have 38 million people--it is the No. 3 business in our State. We have national parks. But guess what. You fellows over there…
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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Oct 9, 2013
Madam President, would it be possible--because Senator Casey and I were each thinking we would get 10 minutes and we are willing to cut that to 15 minutes between the two of us--could we ask unanimous consent, if the Republicans don't…
Oct 9, 2013
Thank you. So we will each have about 7\1/2\ minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California is recognized.
Oct 9, 2013
Madam President, we are going to fix the injustice my colleague spoke about--the injustice to the families who lost their loved ones. Let me be clear about one of those five families who were denied the benefit and someone important to me…
Oct 9, 2013
Mr. President, I yield the rest of the time to Senator Casey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.
Oct 9, 2013
While the junior Senator from Kentucky is on the floor, I want to make sure the American people know the answer to the question my friend from Illinois asked him--who was President the last time there was not only a balanced budget but a…
Oct 7, 2013
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 7:13 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 10…
Oct 7, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business for debate only be extended to 7:30 p.m. and that all provisions of the previous order remain in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Oct 7, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
Oct 7, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for such time as I might consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Oct 7, 2013
I object to any further proceedings with respect to these measures en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
Oct 7, 2013
Mr. President, I think we are all in a state of shock that we are entering the fourth day of a government shutdown with no movement in sight. I wanted to go home to California to see how the Affordable Care Act is going in California since…
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