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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, I thank the Senator from New York for putting this into context for America. What has happened here this morning is, instead of celebrating with us because tomorrow, August 1, an entire list of preventive services for women…
Thank you, very much. Let me say that this is a very important debate. When we look at the two plans, the Republican tax cut plan versus the Democratic tax cut plan, what we see is one is for the middle class; that is, the Democratic plan…
Mr. President, I know that you and all of our colleagues will want to join me today in paying tribute to Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, who died peacefully on Monday at her home in San Diego, CA. Sally Ride was…
Mr. President, I think it is important to simplify what is going on with these two proposals, the Republican proposal and the Democratic proposal. So I am going to attempt to do that. We have two packages of tax cuts. The Democratic…
Mr. President, I yield 2 minutes of our time to Senator Hatch. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Whatever is more convenient for the minority leader. If the minority leader wishes to speak now, I will defer and take my 8 minutes later. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I will let the Senator from California go ahead.
How much time remains on each side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 9 minutes on the majority side.
Mr. President, I would ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for 2 minutes followed by Senator Cardin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Now, I say Mr. President, we can see that 30 million people are left out of the House Violence Against Women Act. That is why we have seen a number of colleagues in the House call for passage of a bill such as the Senate's bill, because we…
Madam President, I am proud to follow Senator Murray in her call to pass the bipartisan Senate bill which would reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The Leahy-Crapo bill is the only bill that will protect all of the women in our…
Mr. President, I am here to speak in favor of the Bring Jobs Home Act. I wish to thank my colleague Senator Stabenow of Michigan, who understands this issue because in her State of Michigan they almost lost the auto industry. They almost…
Mr. President, I rise in strong support of the DISCLOSE Act. It is important for Americans to know where the money is coming from that supports the political ads appearing on their television screens during election season. This bill is a…
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