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Barbara Mikulski

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Barbara Mikulski served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1987 to 2017, making her the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history. A member of the Democratic Party, she was known for her strong advocacy for women's rights, healthcare, and veterans' issues. Throughout her tenure, Mikulski played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting social programs.

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Mar 24, 1994

I rise today to speak as an original cosponsor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1994. I have been hearing about an increase in lawsuits being filed alleging securities fraud--and they are based on nothing more than a…

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Mar 24, 1994

I rise today to recognize the life and accomplishments of Ms. Sara Levi who will be celebrating her 70th birthday Sunday, April 3. Through her energy, compassion and tireless work on behalf of the greater Baltimore community, Ms. Levi has…

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Mar 2, 1994

I rise today to give my enthusiastic support to this legislation which will establish the Social Security Administration as an independent agency. I have long been a supporter of this effort. And I am glad to see its time has finally come…

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Feb 23, 1994

I rise today to express my sadness at the passing of a great American woman--Mary Woodard Lasker. I want to extend my condolences to her family and loved ones. Mary Lasker was a kind and generous woman who devoted herself to public health…

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Feb 23, 1994

this morning's guest chaplain is Rabbi Paul Kerbel, a leader of the Jewish community in Prince Georges County, MD. I know the Senate joins me in thanking Rabbi Kerbel for delivering this morning's prayer. Rabbi Kerbel is Rabbi of…

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Feb 10, 1994

I strongly support this supplemental appropriations bill to provide much-needed aid to the thousands of victims of the Northridge, CA earthquake, and I commend the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Byrd, for moving this…

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Feb 3, 1994

improving our educational system is a top priority. Yet, it has not gotten the attention it rightfully deserves. But today we consider legislation, Goals 2000--Educate America Act-- that gives a boost to States and local communities for…

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Jan 26, 1994

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President, for many years I have supported the efforts to get a full and complete accounting of our missing in action from the Vietnam war. As a woman in both the House and the Senate, my heart went…

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Jan 26, 1994

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President, for many years I have supported the efforts to get a full and complete accounting of our missing in action from the Vietnam war. As a woman in both the House and the Senate, my heart went…

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