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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 support the Paying a Fair Share Act because it will help bring fairness to our Tax Code. In large part because of the irresponsible policies of President George W. Bush, the very wealthiest taxpayers have seen their tax…
There are several of us who reserve our right to object. What the House has done is guaranteed job losses for this country. They are already dithering on the Senate bill. Their not taking it up for a vote has cost us about 100,000 jobs…
Reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
Well, the question is very important. This is the worst possible time because now, if you can't enter into new contracts, you lose the building season. And it is particularly brutal right now on the businesses and on the workers. Let me be…
I was going to wait until the House actually sent over this extension before saying anything, but I was so impressed with Senator Durbin's explanation that I felt I should come to the floor and thank him so much. His leadership on this and…
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes and then return the floor to Senator Durbin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered
Mr. President, I know my colleague Senator Collins is waiting to speak. I will be very brief. Let's be clear what just happened. What just happened is the House sent us a 90-day extension of our transportation programs with not one dime of…
Madam President, we all are watching what the Supreme Court is going to do in terms of the health care bill they have before them. What I want to do today is completely stay away from that argument and talk about what the health care bill…
Will the Chair advise me when I have 2 minutes remaining. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair will so advise the Senator.
So, Madam President, I think it is very important that we understand what we are trying to do here. The Senator from Alaska said it has been a good debate. Yes, it has been a good debate, but let me tell you what is not good. What is not…
I am confused a little bit because didn't the minority get extra time? Did they not get extra time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator asked consent and no one objected.
What is the parliamentary situation at this time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority retains 16 minutes in time.
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