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Story: Abortion looms as possible block to health bill
... that would satisfy him. In the end, Nelson himself worked with Senate leaders, White House officials and Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. - representing abortion-rights supporters - to come up with a deal. Their language would allow health plans that ... Comment?
G. P. Bear goes to Washington: part 3
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... by global warming to all life on Earth is very real,a said Senator Harry Reid of Nevada as he and Senator Barbara Boxer of California huddled at a microphone outside the snow-covered Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. a oeTherefore, Senator Boxer ... Comment?
Be wary of 'science' mantra in global warming fight
... went for days without even reporting these facts, much less commenting on them. As for politicians, Sen. Barbara Boxer has urged prosecution of the hackers who uncovered and revealed the e-mails! People who have in the past applauded ... Comment?
Thomas Sowell: Be wary of 'science' mantra in global warming fight
Science is one of the great achievements of the human mind and the biggest reason why we live not only longer but more vigorously in our old age, in addition to all the ways in which it provides us with things that make life easier and more enjoyable. Comment?
Schumer heals splits on health bill
... obtain insurance, would not encourage abortion coverage. Negotiations involving Nelson, Reid, Schumer and Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., consumed 14 hours on Dec. 18. Those senators finally agreed to a compromise Nelson proposed, which would allow ... Comment?
Carly Fiorina announcement is imminent, setting up an intriguing Senate race against Barbara Boxer
... Orange County. Assuming she wins the primary, political analysts say she could give three-term Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer the run of her life. A Fiorina-Boxer race would offer no shortage of rich story lines - corporate heavyweight vs. Washington ... 1 comment
Boxer pushes more funding, health care for small business
Sen. Barbara Boxer spent Friday afternoon in Oakland trumpeting new legislation she hopes will soon jump-start small businesses and help lead to new economic growth. Comment?
Dolly Gee Confirmed By Senate, First Chinese-American Woman To Be Federal Judge
... On Christmas Eve, the Arcadia resident -- nominated again by President Obama -- heard from the office of Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.). Gee called her 81-year-old mother to break the news that the U.S. Senate had confirmed her. Read the whole story: ... Comment?
First Chinese-American woman to serve as U.S. District Court judge
... he left office. "As a daughter of immigrants from rural China, she personifies the American dream," Sen. Barbara Boxer, a California Democrat, said in a news statement. "She used her position as a prominent attorney in Los Angeles to promote racial ... Comment?
... would force them to curtail their energy generation, economic growth and poverty reduction programs. Senator Barbara Boxer is an exception. Not only does she ignore the obvious. She is doing her best to divert attention from the scandal, circle the ... Comment?
Senate confirms L.A. attorney Dolly Gee as judge; she'll...
... from a small village in southern China, in August. The Senate confirmed her nomination on Christmas Eve. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) praised her confirmation. "As a daughter of immigrants from rural China, she personifies the American dream," ... Comment?
A miracle comes to Mission San Miguel
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... London settled the church's claim for about $6.25 million after negotiations attended by an aide to U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) . So far, about $10 million has been raised, officials said, and the hope is to find an additional $3 million to ... Comment?
Congressional rivalries
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... delegation is part of three of the highest-profile rivalries in all of Congress. Rep. Darrell Issa, Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Jerry Lewis each have clashed with their committee counterparts in 2009, making both headlines and political theater. And ... Comment?
L.A. attorney confirmed for federal judgeship
... On Christmas Eve, the Arcadia resident -- nominated again by President Obama -- heard from the office of Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.). Gee called her 81-year-old mother to break the news that the U.S. Senate had confirmed her. "She said, 'Finally!' ... Comment?
Rob Long: What's a terminated politician to do?
... -- something along the lines of his work in the cult classic "Running Man" -- he easily could unseat Sen. Barbara Boxer in November. That would be a terrific way in -- and it would catapult the story into a genre more suited for a 62-year-old star. ... Comment?
California Senate Race Heats Up
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The California Senate race between incumbent Barbara Boxer and challenger Carly Fiorina is heating up, with growing national interest in what could be a fierce campaign. Comment?
State senators praise passage of reform bill
... and I will continue to push for necessary improvements to lessen any fiscal impact to California." U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer called passage in the Senate "an important moment as we move one step closer to fulfilling the goal that President Teddy ... Comment?
The Local Buzz: OneWest halts foreclosures
... seniors ages 65 and older and children ages 3 to 12. CALIFORNIA Boxer lauds Gee as district judge U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., praised the Senate on Thursday for confirming Los Angeles attorney Dolly Gee as a U.S. District Court judge for ... Comment?
Health Care bill heading toward final version
... additional security and stability to the American people," Obama said shortly after the Senate acted. Sen. Barbara Boxer, also D-Calif., said she will continue to work with Feinstein to strengthen the bill for Californians and Americans. "This ... 9 comments
Senate and House Health Bills Must Merge
... Republicans unanimously voted "no." The tally far exceeded the simple majority required for passage. Senator Barbara Boxer spoke with KCBS shortly after the vote, saying it's not the shiny wrapped gift for insurance companies that some claim. "Those ... Comment?