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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.
Madam President, I think when the Senator talks about balance, he ought to recognize that one-half of the coal-fired utilities have already made these adjustments, they have reported to us, with very little impact to electricity rates. I…
I ask unanimous consent for 2 additional minutes, and then I will yield and retain the balance. Here is the chart I wished to show on utility prices. We have heard doom and gloom. Here are the facts. There was hardly any fluctuation in…
Madam President, the Senator from Oklahoma said I asked: Whom do we trust more, politicians or bureaucrats? No; that is not what I said. I said: Whom do we trust more, politicians or groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the…
Madam President, before Senator Rockefeller leaves, I wish to take 30 seconds to say something. I believe that when the next historians write the book about leadership, courage, and integrity in the Senate, this speech will be featured in…
I won't yield because Senator Cardin is waiting. I yield to Senator Cardin 6 minutes, and then I will yield to the Senator on his time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Maryland.
I yield 4 minutes to the Senator from Delaware, Senator Carper. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Delaware.
Am I correct that there is 4 minutes remaining on my side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. That is correct.
I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania. Amendment No. 2226
Madam President, I yield 5 minutes to the Senator from Tennessee. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Tennessee.
Madam President, we are faced with a resolution today to essentially repeal something that has been 20 years in the making and is about to go into effect. It would stop the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency, from implementing the…
I would take 6 minutes and retain the balance. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Madam President, how much time remains? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republicans have 3 minutes 47 seconds, and the majority has 12 minutes 45 seconds.
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