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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 am pleased to introduce the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act. Congressman Mike Thompson recently introduced companion legislation to this bill in the House of Representatives, and I thank him for all…
How else do we pay for this? We cut out waste and fraud in Medicare. We say to the health care industry: You make a lot more money and you have to pay a little more, and they will. Then there are the free riders who say, I will never get…
Madam President, was there any time remaining for Senator Udall? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. He used 6 minutes. Tax Policy
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Udall proceed for 6 minutes, that I proceed for 12 minutes, and that Senator Manchin proceed for 12 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it…
Madam President, I rise to talk a little bit about health care and what it would mean if the Republicans get their way and take away so many benefits for millions of people. But before I do, I would like to respond to Senator Hutchison's…
Mr. President, would my friend yield for 1 minute? I want to correct the Record. There are a few changes, there is no question. We have speeded up project delivery, as my friend knows. We gave a little more flexibility to the States in…
Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, and I will not object, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to have 20 minutes following my friend from Indiana. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Before the Senator from Indiana leaves the floor, I wish for him to know I listened very carefully and I know his concern. I have spoken with Senator Durbin about it, and I hope we can work together. I do want to say this process where…
I definitely share the frustration. At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes of the remainder of my time to Senator Sanders. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Vermont.
Mr. President, how much time do I have remaining? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator has 14 minutes. The Senator from California.
Mr. President, I wish to thank my friend, Senator Sanders. He is a very active member of the Environmental and Public Works Committee. He is focused on jobs, jobs, jobs. He has looked at the green job sector. He has looked at the effect of…
I wish to discuss the Supreme Court ruling. In a very fascinating ruling, the Chief Justice decided that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. I am not going to spend a lot of time discussing why he said it and why they decided it…
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