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Marsha Blackburn

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Marsha Blackburn is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Tennessee since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 7, 2003, to January 3, 2019. Blackburn has been an advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as healthcare, tax reform, and technology regulation. She has been vocal on various national issues, often emphasizing her commitment to protecting individual liberties and promoting economic growth.

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Aug 10, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that my amendment No. 3062 be called up and reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Tennessee [Mrs. Blackburn]…

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Aug 9, 2021

this letter asked Dr. Collins about news reports that Chinese researchers were allowed to delete data from a genetic database managed by the NIH. The data they removed included information about the novel coronavirus that caused the…

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Aug 9, 2021

recently, Francis Collins, who is the current Director of the National Institutes of Health, said in an interview: We call on China to really open up, something they have not done, and to be more transparent about what could be known…

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Aug 7, 2021

I want to concur with my colleague from Tennessee in his beautifully stated remarks and the way he has brought forward the frustration that Tennesseans have. You know, I had the opportunity to be at home yesterday. We have a great event…

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Aug 2, 2021

this is something that is disgusting.

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Aug 2, 2021

You realize the power of advertising.

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Aug 2, 2021

The bipartisan and bicameral CAMRA, or the Children and Media Research Advancement Act, would amend the Public Health Service Act.

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Aug 2, 2021

Chairman Blumenthal and I both sponsored the Transparency Act, which would require big tech companies to give consumers the option to see content outside that curated bubble.

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Aug 2, 2021

We would appreciate in getting your recommendations on the record as we look at COPPA and the updates that needed to be done there.

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Aug 2, 2021

I am really on the record opposing President Biden's decision to abruptly withdraw troops from Afghanistan, and I oppose it for the same reasons many of the world's most respected military officials oppose it. We knew our allies would…

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Aug 2, 2021

What I would like for you to submit to the committee is, in your preparation for the lawsuit on the marketing, where did most teens learn about e-cigarettes and become drawn to them?

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Aug 2, 2021

And I just thank you all for being here and for being open to answering our questions that will come following the hearing.

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Jul 29, 2021

I am pleased to come and join my colleagues on the floor today and have a discussion about what is taking place here in this Capitol Building. Now, my colleague from Utah just mentioned something that I think is so important: being able to…

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Jul 28, 2021

my colleague said it so very well. The inflation bomb is exploding, and people in Tennessee are incredibly concerned about that. I hear about this every single day from Tennesseans. They are also concerned about the fact that it seems that…

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Jul 26, 2021

So you are looking at this as a directive and not a mandate?

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Jul 26, 2021

I feel like there's a little bit of kick the can around on who's responsible for what.

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Jul 26, 2021

They say that the Directive could require them to replace thousands of pieces of equipment all over the country.

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Jul 26, 2021

We want to help and do our part in making certain the proper prevention and response mechanisms are there, but it means you all have to not play kick the can but you have to say be more precise in your guidance.

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Jul 26, 2021

this has already been a big week in Tokyo for Team USA, and I hope all of my colleagues have the opportunity to watch a few minutes of the Olympic Games over the next few weeks. Every year, we hear so much from commentators and athletes…

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Jul 19, 2021

there was such an interesting occurrence that happened down the street a bit at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue last weekend, and it is when White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki unveiled the scheme that her colleagues in the West Wing had worked…

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Jul 14, 2021

Not until I finish my remarks, but I thank the gentleman. A Senate confirmation hearing is probably the world's worst job interview, but there is a good reason for that. The various candidates who come before our committees are asking to…

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Jul 14, 2021

now, one of the most important duties we take on as Members of this Chamber is the confirmation of the President's Cabinet and other top executive branch issues.

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Jul 14, 2021

before I begin my remarks, I do want to respond to my colleague and his comments about the For the People Act, which the Democratic Party is continuing to push. Now, I will say that I am pleased to learn that many of my Democratic…

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Jul 13, 2021

So we can expect accountability to be forthcoming.

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Jul 13, 2021

The OIG reports have pointed out the VA's continued misrepresentations to Congress.

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