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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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Jan 3, 2021

I am looking at a memo for Secretary of the Army, employment guidance for the District of Columbia National Guard, dated January 4, 2021.

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Dec 17, 2020

I rise to speak in support of the ``Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act,'' which I introduced today. Background The average global temperature has increased by over 3 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of my home State of California over the…

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Dec 2, 2020

I rise today to honor Senator Lamar Alexander, a friend and a colleague who has served in this body for some 18 years now. I have had the pleasure of serving with this Senator on both the Rules Committee and the Appropriations Committee…

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Oct 25, 2020

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. Just over a month ago, our country lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a leading voice for equality and fundamental rights. Judge Ginsburg's…

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Oct 14, 2020

Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank you. This has been one of the best set of hearings that I have participated in. And I want to thank you for your fairness and the opportunity of going back and forth. It leaves one with a lot of hopes…

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Oct 13, 2020

In July 30th, 2020, President Trump made claims of voter fraud and suggested he wanted to delay the upcoming election.

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Oct 13, 2020

Does the constitution gives the President of the United States the authority to unilaterally delay a general election?

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Oct 12, 2020

Does the Constitution give the president of the United States the authority to unilaterally delay a general election under any circumstances? Does federal law?

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Oct 12, 2020

Do you agree with Justice Scalia's view that Roe was wrongly decided?

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Oct 11, 2020

Healthcare coverage for millions of Americans is at stake with this nomination.

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Sep 24, 2020

I rise today to introduce legislation to stop the fraudulent sales of guns online. While some technology companies have banned selling of firearms and ammunition on their websites, the problem persists. For example, Facebook banned selling…

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Sep 23, 2020

I rise today in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a role model for many and a champion for all, and I was one of those. I would like to speak about what is at stake for the American public with this vacancy on the…

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Sep 21, 2020

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

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Sep 16, 2020

I rise today in support of four highly-qualified California nominees to the U.S. District Court: John Holcomb, Mark Scarsi, and Judge Stanley Blumenfeld to the Central District of California, and Todd Robinson to the Southern District of…

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Sep 10, 2020

today I am pleased to introduce a bill to facilitate better access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center. The Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center, located in Hemet, CA, is a health center run by the Indian Health Service. It is the only…

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Aug 13, 2020

I rise to speak in support of the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act, which I introduced today with Senator Harris. Representatives Josh Harder, John Garamendi, Jerry McNerney, Grace Napolitano, T.J. Cox, and Ami…

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Aug 6, 2020

psychostimulant overdose deaths, including methamphetamine-related deaths, increased by 27 percent in 1 year. That is a higher rate of increase than any other illicit substance in our country, including fentanyl. It is time to sound the…

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Aug 4, 2020

I rise today to speak about coronavirus, now clearly the worst pandemic in a century. I will also speak briefly about the need for a national response plan that is guided by science and public health, not politics. The first case of…

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Aug 4, 2020

I rise to speak in support of the bipartisan Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020, a bill that Senator Daines and I are introducing today to protect our constituents from the increasing threat of catastrophic wildfires. As a…

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Jul 29, 2020

I rise today to introduce the ``Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2020.'' For over two decades, cleaning up the Tijuana River Valley has been one of my top priorities for Southern California. The wastewater, trash and…

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Jul 2, 2020

I am delighted this morning to be on the floor with the distinguished Senator from Texas. In order to proceed, I ask unanimous consent that, as in legislative session, the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration…

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Jul 2, 2020

Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor to the distinguished Senator from Texas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Texas.

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Jul 2, 2020

I further ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon…

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Jul 2, 2020

I thank the Senator from Texas. I have the pleasure of serving with him on the Committee on the Judiciary. We have been there for a long time, and over the years, I have come to have great respect for him. So it is a particular asset for…

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