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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 support the Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act. The bill before us utilizes both carrots and sticks. It ends certain egregious tax breaks that promote the movement of American jobs overseas, and…
Mr. President, on September 9, a gas pipeline underneath a neighborhood in San Bruno, California, just south of San Francisco, exploded, turning a quiet residential area into something resembling a war zone. The resulting inferno damaged…
It is my understanding the bill is passed. I thank the Senate for passage of this bill. This is a bill which the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence reported out by a unanimous 15-to-0 vote on July 19. This is the Senate's second time…
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the President's nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence, DNI--GEN James Clapper, U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant General retired. I am pleased his confirmation will be approved by…
I now ask the pay-go letter from the Budget Committee be read, that upon its reading the bill, as amended, be passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with any statements relating thereto printed in the Record. The…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to, and the bill, as amended, be read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 4588) was agreed…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to immediate consideration of Calendar No. 467, S. 3611. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3611) to…
Mr. President, I rise to bring the attention of the Senate to a recent joint resolution passed by the California State Legislature. This resolution, S.J. Res. 34, urges Congress to defeat the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 3, 2010, at 10 a.m. in room SD-226 of the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Children's Health of the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 3, 2010, at 10 a.m. in room 406 of the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Federal Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security be authorized to meet during…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 3, 2010, at 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. select…
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