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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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Sep 3, 2018

I think it is critically important for the ABA to be allowed to follow its process and finish its work before a nominee has a hearing.

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Sep 3, 2018

I have no questions, except to say that I think the report in writing is very helpful.

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Sep 3, 2018

Too often, women's memories and credibility come under assault.

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Sep 3, 2018

I did not hide Dr. Ford's allegations. I did not leak her story.

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Sep 3, 2018

Thank you for your powerful and inspirational testimony.

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Aug 28, 2018

I have been watching as Senators have come to the floor over the past couple days to pay tribute to John McCain, to share their stories, and to reflect on a full life of service to his country. I have known John McCain for 25 years, not as…

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Jul 31, 2018

It is certainly appropriate for the VA's National Cemetery Administration to add this to its roster of national shrines.

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Jul 31, 2018

FRA strongly supports Senator Diane Feinstein's (CA) 'Mare Island Naval Cemetery Transfer Act,' (S. 2881);

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Jul 31, 2018

We thank Senator Feinstein for bringing this issue to light.

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Jul 31, 2018

I want to thank Facebook for their move yesterday to delete 32 pages and 290,000 accounts on the basis that Russia and other outside actors are continuing to weaponize social media platforms.

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Jul 31, 2018

S. 2881, the bill I have introduced with several of my colleagues, is straightforward and would transfer control of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery from the city of Vallejo to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Jul 31, 2018

I rise today in strong support of the 3D Gun Safety Act and the Untraceable Firearms Act. I applaud my colleagues, Senators Nelson, Blumenthal, and Markey, for their work on these bills. Days ago, the Centers for Disease Control and…

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Jul 31, 2018

This bill, offered by Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA), will allow for the future care of this historic landmark at the discretion of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Jul 31, 2018

Senator Feinstein's introduction of S. 2881 will give the necessary authority to the VA.

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Jul 25, 2018

I've heard from many California companies that are experiencing major problems with the steel and aluminum tariff exclusion process.

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Jul 23, 2018

These sister survivors took the stage after having endured hellish abuse over many years.

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Jul 23, 2018

It appears that these institutions undertook massive public relations campaigns to preserve themselves rather than rallying to the side of these survivors.

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Jul 23, 2018

There must be a full and transparent accounting of what Michigan State University, the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics, and the FBI all knew and did about Dr. Larry Nassar.

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Jul 23, 2018

We have taken a giant step forward.

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Jul 18, 2018

reserving the right to object, I rise today to express concern with S. 118, the Reinforcing American- Made Products Act, because it would preempt California's strong ``Made in America'' labeling standards. California requires that at least…

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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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Jun 28, 2018

I rise today to introduce the Protect Our Food From Phthalate Contamination Act. This bill would ban chemicals called ortho-phthalates from materials that come in contact with our food, because these phthalates have been found to actually…

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Jun 19, 2018

I rise in support of the appropriations package currently under consideration, particularly the section dealing with Energy and Water Development appropriations. I know my good friend Senator Alexander, the chairman of our Appropriations…

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Jun 18, 2018

I rise today to discuss my vote in opposition to the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. First, I would like to thank Chairman McCain and Ranking Member Reed for including the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act in this…

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