Jun 7, 2013
Madam President, we expect to swear in Senator-designate Cheisa during Monday's session. At 5:30 p.m. on Monday there will be a rollcall vote on passage of the farm bill. ____________________
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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Jun 7, 2013
Madam President, I understand there are two bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bills will be read for the first time by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1121) to stop…
May 21, 2013
Here is the problem. The people in my State are saying the same thing: Roll up your sleeves and attack the problems. Because, guess what. I remember when this budget was balanced, when Bill Clinton was President. It took literally a few…
May 21, 2013
The Senator skipped over George W. Bush, who caused the deficits. But let's not argue that.
May 21, 2013
Will the Senator yield for a question? And I thank him so much. Listen, let's cut through what is happening and tell me where I am wrong, and I would respect the Senator's answer. The Senator represents a lot of folks, I represent 38…
May 20, 2013
I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
May 20, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
May 20, 2013
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:06 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 10 a.m…
May 20, 2013
I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 149, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res…
May 20, 2013
Before my friend from New Jersey leaves the floor, I wish to thank him for leading a letter regarding this important nomination. We need a Secretary of Labor. We had a wonderful Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis. The reason it is so…
May 20, 2013
My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are focused on several issues, which they call scandals. I would like to address those and then talk about issues that seem to be falling through the cracks while they focus on ``gotcha''…
May 20, 2013
This is from an article dated May 10 from Politico: The amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere passed a symbolic milestone this week, scientists announced Friday, reaching levels that haven't prevailed on the Earth since…
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