I'm pleased to join in the introductions of Kim Lee, who has been nominated to serve on the Northern District of California.
Dianne Feinstein
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Dianne Emiel Feinstein was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California from 1992 until her death in 2023. She was the first woman to hold this position, breaking significant barriers in a predominantly male political landscape. Throughout her tenure, Feinstein was known for her advocacy on issues such as gun control, environmental protection, and intelligence oversight, playing a pivotal role in shaping legislation in these areas.
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September 13, 2023
Madam President, I rise today to address a continuing concern: the online sale of firearms using deceptive and misleading means.…
— Dianne Feinstein
I'm pleased to join in the introductions of Kim Lee, who has been nominated to serve on the Northern District of California.
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Madam President, today I am reintroducing legislation that would help bolster the Nation's background check system for firearms. Under current law, incomplete background checks must be removed from the FBl's systems if they remain…
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