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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, today I am introducing the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2011. This legislation would provide a much- needed tool for prosecutors to use to combat the exploitative actions of fraudulent lawyers and consultants who take…
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Michael Leiter, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center and a good friend of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. This is Mike's last week and I want to thank him for his…
Mr. President, today I am pleased to introduce the No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act of 2011. This bill would close a loophole in current law, by ensuring that people convicted of foreign felonies and crimes involving domestic violence…
Madam President, I rise in strong support of the nomination of Lisa O. Monaco to be the Assistant Attorney General for National Security that is before the Senate. The Assistant Attorney General for National Security is a fairly new…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Flood Protection Fairness Act of 2011. This legislation will make three common sense changes to the National Flood Insurance Program, NFIP, to ensure that the program incentivizes local…
Mr. President, I rise to introduce, together with Senator Kerry, the Veteran Voting Support Act of 2011. We are joined by Senators Reid, Leahy, and Durbin. This bill would take important steps to improve veterans' access to voter…
Mr. President, I rise in strong support of the nomination of Leon Panetta to be the 23rd Secretary of Defense. Mr. Panetta, who currently serves as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was nominated by President Obama on April…
Mr. President, I rise to address S. 978, legislation passed by the Judiciary Committee last week that would increase the penalties for willful copyright infringement by ``streaming.'' I would like to explain why I voted ``pass'' on the…
Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to Gerry Counihan, an extraordinary man and a wonderful example for us all. Gerry is a familiar face and a friend to the Members of this body. Each of us who have made the trip into this historic…
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2011 with my colleagues and friends, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Mary Landrieu and Senator Claire McCaskill. This bill will provide law enforcement and prosecutors with…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act, which Senator Coburn and I are offering as an amendment to pending legislation. The other cosponsors on this amendment are Senator Webb and Senator Collins…
Then there is a very long list in a letter to Senators Reid and McConnell from a couple dozen agencies, both agricultural and environmental, and I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record that letter as well. The ACTING…
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