Jul 27, 2011
Madam President, how much time am I allowed? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Ten minutes.
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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Jul 27, 2011
Madam President, I come to the floor today with a great sense of urgency. We are less than 1 week away from reaching our debt limit. If we fail and we falter, the United States of America will be irrevocably fractured. We aren't at an…
Jul 21, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today in support of this resolution recognizing 2011 as the 11-year anniversary of the National Family Caregiver Support Program and declaring 2011 The Year of the Family Caregiver. This year, caregivers across the…
Jun 30, 2011
Mr. President, I strongly support the Women Working in Non Traditional Jobs Act, introduced by Senators Gillibrand and myself late last week. This legislation would encourage local and State workforce systems to think differently about how…
Jun 30, 2011
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about the crisis America is facing. We are facing two crises. We are facing a significant debt crisis, and we are facing a political leadership crisis. We need to deal with both. We need to…
Jun 16, 2011
Mr. President, I rise in favor of ending lavish and unneeded ethanol subsidies. This is the second opportunity that my colleagues and I have to end unnecessary subsidies to one of the most profitable and wealthy industries in the world. In…
Jun 9, 2011
Madam President, yesterday I voted for the Tester amendment on debit card interchange fees. This amendment would give the Federal Reserve more time to study the impact of proposed debit card fee regulations on consumers and the community…
May 26, 2011
Mr. President, May 25, 2011, marked the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's speech that set the original dream of American exploration with a goal of sending a human to the Moon and returning him safely by the end of the…
May 24, 2011
I thank Senator Boxer very much for her steadfast stance for American women. Today, the Democratic women have come to the floor to talk about the terrible impact the Republican budget coming from the House and getting started in the Senate…
May 23, 2011
Mr. President, I want to take this opportunity to salute the women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and honor the sacrifices they have made for our country. Long before they were welcomed as members of the military, women played an…
May 10, 2011
I rise today to submit a resolution urging the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal stamp to help raise money for Alzheimer's research. A semipostal stamp will fund new research while also raising public awareness about this…
Apr 13, 2011
Mr. President, the Democratic women of the Senate are on the floor today to talk about the three votes that will occur tomorrow: one, the passing of the continuing resolution, which I reluctantly support because of the many cuts in it, but…
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