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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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May 3, 2011

I expressed some concern about the risk of insiders stealing or helping to steal nuclear materials.

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May 2, 2011

since 1978 we have set aside the month of May to honor Americans who are of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Today I am pleased to join the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the many accomplishments and…

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May 2, 2011

I think we have to know whether they knew, if the Pakistanis knew. If they didn't know, why didn't they know? Why didn't they pay more attention to it?

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Apr 14, 2011

I rise today to introduce the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2011. This legislation will make it easier for communities to build infrastructure and grow by allowing to access federal loan guarantees when they…

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Apr 13, 2011

I wish to speak to the war on women's health and Planned Parenthood. To be clear, to end Federal funding for Planned Parenthood is to stop providing critical health care to millions of Americans, the majority of them who are poor and…

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Apr 13, 2011

Just know there is very deep concern about this.

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Apr 13, 2011

I wanted to take you into the heart of California water versus fish.

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Apr 13, 2011

Seven smelt could stop the pumps.

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Apr 12, 2011

Whatever we do, it is not enough, but at least we are trying.

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Apr 12, 2011

I believe you have just $200 million in the budget for that and that you have sent letters to 50 renewable energy developers who had applied for loan guarantees saying their applications were on hold because DOE believed these would have…

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Apr 12, 2011

I do not understand using this money for security dollars. It seems to me keeping these ports viable is really an important mission.

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Apr 12, 2011

I want to reiterate my appreciation for the long-standing support of this subcommittee.

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Apr 12, 2011

I guess what I am telling you as chairman--I do not know if others would agree with it--but that is not the right thing to do.

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Apr 12, 2011

I expressed some concern about the risk of insiders stealing or helping to steal nuclear materials.

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Apr 12, 2011

I want to go back to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund because it seems to me that there is a catch 22...

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Apr 12, 2011

It is my understanding that the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund has a significant surplus.

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Apr 12, 2011

WAP is the largest residential energy conservation program in the Nation and serves an essential function by helping low-income families reduce their energy use.

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Apr 12, 2011

I mean, with a lake that is relatively isolated, if these are carried like from Lake Mead on the bottom of a boat to Lake Tahoe, you can clean the boat.

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Apr 12, 2011

Trust me. He will want more than $40,000. The $40,000 is just a study.

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Apr 12, 2011

The President continues to place a priority on DOE in his fiscal year 2012 budget request, proposing $29.5 billion.

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Apr 12, 2011

I want my grandchildren and their children to grow up in a nuclear-free world. I am going to do everything I can to be helpful to get there.

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Apr 12, 2011

I want to thank you for your sensitivity to the South-of-Delta water issues.

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Apr 12, 2011

the infrastructure that is constructed continues to benefit the economy for decades

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