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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, tomorrow the President of the United States will address the Nation on the 90-day anniversary of the passage of health care reform, so I have come to the floor at this time to discuss an omission from the health care bill…
Madam President, I just learned, by looking at one of the boards out here, that we have something called a Western Caucus, and the largest State in the Union that is bigger than all of the States in population in the caucus has not been…
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Donald C. Stone, who is one of the most experienced members on the staff of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence who has brought unique skills to the committee during his tenure. Friday, June…
Mr. President, I rise to express my strong support for the nomination of California Superior Court Judge Lucy Koh to be a U.S. district judge for the Northern District of California. Judge Koh is a well-respected lawyer and judge in…
Mr. President, I rise in opposition to Amendment No. 4253, which would prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing its lead paint renovation rule. As we all know, lead poisoning can lead to learning and behavioral…
Madam President, I rise to speak on an amendment that I have offered, amendment No. 3939. I ask unanimous consent to add Senator Snowe as a cosponsor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a bill, the SCAAP Reauthorization Act, on behalf of myself and Mr. Kyl, to assist with alleviating the costs of illegal immigration to State and local governments by reauthorizing the State Criminal Alien…
Madam President, this amendment is cosponsored also by Senators Levin and Cantwell. The Dodd-Lincoln bill, as currently drafted, takes major steps to reform the $600 trillion derivatives market. I don't think people understand how big this…
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of an amendment I am offering to the Wall Street reform bill. The Dodd-Lincoln bill, as currently drafted, takes major steps to reform the $900 trillion derivative markets. It would require every…
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Private Activity Renewable Energy Bonds Act, legislation to enable low-cost Private Activity Bond financing for businesses and local governments which seek to create renewable, clean and efficient…
Mr. President, I rise today once again with Senator McConnell to introduce a joint resolution renewing the ban on all imports from Burma for another year. We are proud to be joined by Senators McCain, Durbin, Gregg, and Lieberman and we…
I have filed an amendment to the Wall Street reform bill before us that would remove one barrier between the unemployed and a job. Forty-seven percent of employers use credit reports to screen at least some potential hires, according to…
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