Nov 29, 2012
Mr. President, I listened to the Senator from Ohio and I want to be heard because he is talking about the fiscal cliff and how upset he is at the thought that the wealthiest people in America might go back to the tax rates we had under…
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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Nov 29, 2012
Reserving the right to object and I will not object, I want to speak for 20 seconds. This is what I want to say. There are amendments and there are amendments. We all know that. I think we have shown that we can work together. But when you…
Nov 29, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Shannon Beebe, a legal fellow in Senator Blumenthal's office, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the debate on the National Defense Authorization Act. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…
Nov 29, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Leigh Hasson, a fellow in Senator Begich's office be granted floor privileges for the consideration of S. 3254, DOD authorization bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is…
Nov 28, 2012
Mr. President, I am going to be very proud to support amendment No. 2985. I think it has to do with our military readiness; I think it has to do with our national security; and I think that the fact that we have this opportunity is…
Nov 26, 2012
Mr. President, I appreciate Senator Tester's leadership in putting together legislation, S. 3525, to address the priorities of sportsmen across the country. This bill has many important provisions that I support, including reauthorization…
Nov 14, 2012
Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 2012 World Series champion San Francisco Giants. This season the Giants earned their second World Series title in 3 years by sweeping the Detroit Tigers in 4 games. All…
Sep 20, 2012
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act. Congressman Mike Thompson recently introduced companion legislation to this bill in the House of Representatives, and I thank him for all of…
Sep 19, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today during Suicide Prevention Month to recognize the Army's Suicide Stand Down Day, which will take place later this month on September 27, 2012. The stand down is an opportunity for the Army to take a hard look at…
Sep 13, 2012
Madam President, before Senator Leahy leaves the floor, I want to thank him from the bottom of my heart. What he has shown is that he can team up in a bipartisan way to help the women of this country avoid needless, senseless, dangerous…
Sep 11, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 30 servicemembers from California or based in California who have died while serving our country in Operation Enduring Freedom since June 6, 2012. This brings to 381 the number of…
Sep 10, 2012
I wish to thank Senator Harkin because he and I were spending a little time together in the great State of our Presiding Officer, and he and I agreed that one of the issues that ought to be talked about a little bit more involves the stark…
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