Barbara Boxer
- Party:
- Democrat
- Current Office:
- Senator (CA)
- Campaign:
- Senator (CA), 2010
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Barbara Levy Boxer is an American politician and the current junior U.S. Senator from the State of California.
A member of the Democratic Party, Boxer was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992. Throughout her career, Boxer has been a vocal advocate for environmental issues, abortion rights, gun control, and medical research. She is generally classified as a progressive or liberal in the left wing of her party and is often in conflict with conservative groups. Her electoral margins have increased each time she has sought re-election. With the 110th Congress convening, Boxer has taken position as Chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. She is the first woman to chair the Committee.
She has held the position of Chief Deputy Whip in Minority, and as of January 4, 2007, is the Chief Deputy Whip in Majority.
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One of the first to stand up to the administration
- by Markus M.
Very impressive how Senator Boxer stood up against Condi Rice in her confirmation hearings. That is leadership.
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Barbara Boxer & Joe Lieberman
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May 22, 2007
The two senators are asked tough questions after Boxer endorses Lieberman on July 24, 2006 at Rexie's Candy Store in South Norwalk
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Boxer Tells Inhofe Who the Boss is Now
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During hearings on global warming, global warming denier James Inhofe was asking Al Gore questions, but didn't want to hear the...
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