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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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Apr 19, 1994

These hearings have men and women across the country talking and thinking about sexual harassment. That is important. The Nation is going through a very important teach-in on sexual harassment. But I am afraid the Senate is about to flunk…

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Apr 19, 1994

It is very hard to debate this on the Senate floor. The reason it is hard is that when one reads what happened in Tailhook, and when one hears about the chants that Admiral Kelso allegedly heard and turned his back on, it is so vulgar I…

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Apr 19, 1994

And, essentially, the culture seems to lend itself to these bungled investigations?

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Apr 19, 1994

Acknowledging what the Senator is saying, in his own very fine record on these matters, is it the Senator's findings that the investigation of the Tailhook matter was bungled?

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Apr 19, 1994

And there is conflicting evidence between the military court and the IG reports?

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Apr 19, 1994

So it is not the issue of sexual harassment, but there are bungled investigations. In the matter of the Tailhook, is it also the Senator's finding or observation--perhaps ``finding'' is too strict a legal word--that there was this coverup…

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Apr 19, 1994

I rise today to take the position that Admiral Frank Kelso should be retired at the rank of two stars. The question is what are we considering on the floor today of the U.S. Senate? We will be debating whether or not Admiral Kelso should…

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Apr 14, 1994

I rise today as an original cosponsor to express my strong support for the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection bill introduced by Senator Sarbanes. This bill expands the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to…

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Apr 12, 1994

I stand today for myself and Senator Sarbanes to submit a resolution to honor the employees of the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard and the World War II veterans and civilian employees who served on the Coast Guard Cutters the Mendota and…

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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 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

Allowing Federal agencies to offer buyouts as incentives for Federal employees to retire is a matter of extreme urgency. It is imperative that we enact buyouts in order to avoid reductions in force [RIF's] or furloughs in the Federal…

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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

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 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 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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