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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.
Mr. President, I rise today to stand in support of equal pay for equal work. Forty-nine years ago, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law. Yet, gender-based wage discrimination remains a serious problem for women in the U.S. workplace and…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation, with Senators Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Merkley, Vitter, and Wyden, that will codify an agreement reached by the nation's largest egg producer organization, the United Egg Producers…
Mr. President, at 5:30 we will be voting on the nomination of Paul Watford for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I would like to say a few words about him at this time. But before I do, I think Members might want to consider the fact…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will correct an error in the Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004. The intent of section 121 of the 2004 law was to put a parcel on the northern edge of the Barona…
I can't thank the Senator enough. I am very worried about this leak. I was reading the London news clips, and as the Senator knows, I chair the Senate Intelligence Committee. I believe I can speak for the leadership of both committees in…
Mr. President, for about the past week I have been very concerned and involved in a situation involving Mongolia. It is a small country. It has been a democratic country for the past 20 years. At one time it was part of the Soviet bloc but…
Mr. President, I ask I be permitted to speak as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Arrest and Detention of Nambaryn Enkhbayar
Mr. President, I rise today on behalf of myself and Senator Hutchison, to introduce bipartisan legislation that would expand No Child Left Behind professional development funding to include training for teachers and school personnel on how…
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. This bill will allow homeowners who are struggling to stay in their homes to refinance their loans at today's historically low mortgage rates…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the United States and celebrate the tremendous contribution these Americans have made to our Nation. There are an estimated 17.3 million residents of Asian…
Mr. President, I rise to speak in strong support of Judge Jacqueline Nguyen's nomination. She was unanimously approved by the Judiciary Committee. She is an outstanding jurist with a 10-year track record of success as a trial judge in my…
Mr. President, I rise today to express support for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act--VAWA. VAWA is a critical piece of legislation that protects American women from the plague of domestic violence, stalking, dating…
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