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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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Jul 9, 2018

We urge your opposition to S. 3157 (Thune & Schatz), the STREAMLINE Act.

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Jul 8, 2018

When you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you. And that's of concern.

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May 16, 2018

Solving our drug addiction crisis requires more than just law enforcement solutions.

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May 16, 2018

Now more than ever, we need to carry out a comprehensive and coordinated strategy across all levels of government to address both the supply and the demand for illegal narcotics in the United States.

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May 16, 2018

Transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels will stop at nothing to exploit Americans who are addicted to these narcotics that are tearing apart our families and our communities.

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May 15, 2018

I strongly support funding for EPA's Border Water Infrastructure Program, which will not only improve the quality of life for U.S. communities along the border, but also improve the safety of U.S. Border Patrol officers.

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May 15, 2018

Torture is illegal under Federal law. The FBI will not engage in torture.

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May 15, 2018

Domestic violent extremist movements collectively pose a steady threat of violence and economic harm to the United States.

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May 15, 2018

The FBI admitted it did not properly obtain information regarding the gunman's drug arrest record.

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May 15, 2018

These are all young women, and they deserve an investigation.

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May 9, 2018

I am deeply concerned that the National Park Service is moving toward phasing out historic grazing and ranching at the Point Reyes National Seashore in a manner that is inconsistent with Congressional intent.

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Apr 24, 2018

How can the NRC be confident about the safety of waste, hot waste, stored a hundred or a thousand years from now at 77 reactor sites across 33 States?

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Apr 24, 2018

As part of its response to Fukushima, it's my understanding the NRC asked all nuclear plants for information regarding seismic and flooding hazards.

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Apr 24, 2018

I really hope we can get something passed to get all of these nuclear waste sites put into some permanent facilities.

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Apr 24, 2018

It appears that the industry is in serious decline.

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Apr 24, 2018

We have tried now for some 6 years to get past a nuclear waste policy act which would enable the money harbored by the Federal Government to be spent for proper nuclear development.

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Apr 24, 2018

I very much value this relationship and you've been a great Chairman and I've been so happy to be able to work with you.

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Apr 24, 2018

I need the industry to be much more constructive on the issue of waste.

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Apr 24, 2018

I strongly believe that ATF is consistently understaffed and underfunded, despite your assertions that DOJ will prioritize investigating and prosecuting gun crimes.

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Apr 24, 2018

I don't understand what the Department sees is the need to do this.

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Apr 24, 2018

By when do you expect the rulemaking will conclude?

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