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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 ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes equally divided prior to each vote; that all after the first vote be 10-minute votes; that the Baucus amendment relative to rural schools be listed as No. 1825; further, that…
Madam President, I ask for 30 seconds before we turn to Senator Vitter. I want to say to the Senator from Louisiana and her colleague, Senator Vitter, what an honor it has been for me to work with them. Senator Landrieu is the most…
I move to lay that motion upon the table. The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1660 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is now 2 minutes of debate prior to a vote in relation to the Collins amendment No. 1660.
Mr. President, what we do here makes a difference in people's lives. We have peer-reviewed studies that show if the Collins amendment passes and we go back to square one, we will see 8,100 premature deaths per year, 5,100 heart attacks per…
Madam President, I am very happy to see we are making progress. I still continue to believe that these controversial amendments did not have to be on this bill. But having said that, we have our agreement. So our understanding is, I want…
Mr. President, just for the people who are watching this debate, we are talking about the Transportation bill. We are talking about preserving the jobs that go with that, 1.8 million jobs, and an additional 1 million that will be created…
Madam President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Hawaii. Amendment No. 1785
The letter from ABMA strongly says the following: ``We urge Senators to oppose the EPA Regulatory Relief Act.'' This is business. This is American business, made in America. The American Boiler Manufacturers Association: ``We encourage…
My friend says EPA needs more time. They have had 20 years--20 years--on this in terms of regulating these pollutants. Senator Carper from Delaware, who is a very moderate Member of this body, has stood in front of our caucus and made a…
Yes, I would. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior Senator from Florida is recognized.
Madam President, I thought I would use this opportunity to inform our colleagues and anyone following this transportation debate as to where we are. Yesterday, we had an opportunity to stop the filibuster and get right to our bill and get…
Mr. President, I thank my friend for putting the gas price situation into a larger picture and also note that one other factor playing a role is manipulation due to some of the instability in the world that our President is certainly…
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