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  1. Story: Abortion looms as possible block to health billRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Macon Telegraph

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Diana DeGette, Senator Ben Nelson, US Senate

  2. G. P. Bear goes to Washington: part 3Read the original story w/Photo

    7 hrs ago | NorCalBlogs

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Harry Reid, US Senate, Democrat, California

  3. Be wary of 'science' mantra in global warming fightRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Detroit News

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

  4. Thomas Sowell: Be wary of 'science' mantra in global warming fightRead the original story

    Yesterday | Detnews.com - Opinion

    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.

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  5. Schumer heals splits on health billRead the original story

    Saturday | Buffalo News

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Abortion, Health Insurance, Health

  6. Carly Fiorina announcement is imminent, setting up an intriguing Senate race against Barbara BoxerRead the original story

    Nov 3, 2009 | Marin Independent Journal

    ... 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

    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Hewlett Packard, HP, Computers, Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, 2008 Presidential Election

  7. Boxer pushes more funding, health care for small businessRead the original story

    Oct 30, 2009 | Marin Independent Journal

    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.

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    Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Oakland, CA, Senator Jeff Merkley

  8. Dolly Gee Confirmed By Senate, First Chinese-American Woman To Be Federal JudgeRead the original story

    Saturday | The Huffington Post

    ... 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: ...

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    Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News

  9. First Chinese-American woman to serve as U.S. District Court judgeRead the original story

    Saturday | Xinhuanet

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Asian-American, Chinese-American, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, History in the News, US Senate, Democrat

  10. Taxpayer Robbery Gate

    Saturday | Town Hall

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Opinion

  11. Senate confirms L.A. attorney Dolly Gee as judge; she'll...Read the original story

    Saturday | Los Angeles Times

    ... 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," ...

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    Related Topix: Asian-American, Chinese-American, August, CA, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

  12. A miracle comes to Mission San MiguelRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Examiner.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: San Miguel, CA, Earthquake, Natural Disasters, Paso Robles, CA, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

  13. Congressional rivalriesRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | Press-Enterprise

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Jerry Lewis, Republican, US House of Representatives, Darrell Issa, US Senate, Democrat, Edolphus Towns, James Inhofe

  14. L.A. attorney confirmed for federal judgeshipRead the original story

    Friday | Los Angeles Times

    ... 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!' ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Asian-American, Chinese-American, Chino, CA, US Military, US Navy

  15. Rob Long: What's a terminated politician to do?Read the original story

    Friday | Star Tribune

    ... -- 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. ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Democrat, US Politics, California Government, California, Comedy Movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Opinion

  16. California Senate Race Heats UpRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Dec 25 | KCBS

    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.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

  17. State senators praise passage of reform billRead the original story

    Friday Dec 25 | San Mateo Daily Journal

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Dianne Feinstein, US Politics, California, US News, US Senate, Democrat, California Government, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health

  18. The Local Buzz: OneWest halts foreclosuresRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | Whittier Daily News

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Foreclosures, Home, Mortgage, Mortgage, Personal Finance, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Pomona, CA, Chino, CA

  19. Health Care bill heading toward final version

    Thursday Dec 24 | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

    ... 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

    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, David Dreier, Republican, US House of Representatives, Dianne Feinstein, US Senate, Democrat

  20. Senate and House Health Bills Must Merge

    Thursday Dec 24 | KCBS

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, George Miller, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Dianne Feinstein, US Senate