Feb 1, 2012
Mr. President, Senator Kirk and I have introduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. This is a piece of legislation near to my heart. For those who have known me, they have known I have fought long and hard for…
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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Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I yield back all the time on the Republican side. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. All time is yielded back. ____________________
Dec 14, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to oppose the balanced budget amendment proposals before us today. I support a balanced budget. But I cannot support these proposals. All year, we have been discussing and debating how to have a more frugal…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. President, Mr. Gross has worked with Cuban communities for many years. In 2009, he was working with USAID to assist Cuba's Jewish community by improving their access to the Internet. As a former social worker who has worked for 25…
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to speak on behalf of the conference committee. I rise as the chair of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, one of the three subcommittees in the conference report. The other is agriculture. Senator…
Nov 17, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that committee report be considered as read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The report is considered read. Under the previous order, there will be 2 hours of debate, equally divided, between the two leaders or their…
Nov 15, 2011
Madam President, I wish to address one of the most important issues facing the supercommittee; that is: Where does Social Security fit into their plans? The Chair knows because she is very close to the people of New Hampshire, she knows…
Nov 10, 2011
In those 2 years, this has not come up. I have another question about the Finance Committee, which also has jurisdiction over health care. Is it the Senator's understanding that both in the supercommittee and other reforms, Congress's…
Nov 10, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Social Security
Nov 10, 2011
First of all, I compliment the Senator for the really wonderful teaching she just did on this issue. She is a member of the Finance Committee, and with all they are doing in Social Security, hasn't there been a hearing in the Finance…
Nov 10, 2011
Madam President, I rise today to address one of the most important issues facing the supercommittee; that is, where does Social Security fit into their plans? I know the supercommittee is doing a great job. They are working in a steady way…
Nov 3, 2011
Mr. President, I rise in strong support of the Rebuild America Jobs Act. This bill is about jobs today and jobs tomorrow across the Nation and in my home State of Maryland. It also is about repairing our crumbling infrastructure. This bill…
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