- Boxer pushes more funding, health care for small business October 31, 2009 "We've gone through some dark times and are going through some dark times," Boxer said after touring Blue Bottle Coffee Co. in the Jack London Square district. "Now we need to jump-start this recovery."
- Boxer, Feinstein pushing for public option October 26, 2009 As the Senate prepares to debate a massive health care overhaul, California Democratic Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are pushing hard for a public option, which would allow the federal government to compete with private insurers.
- Boxer, Feinstein laud hate crimes measure passage October 25, 2009 California Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein on Thursday praised final Senate passage of legislation to strengthen the abilities of federal, state and local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute hate crimes.
- Sen. Boxer lauds passage of anti-gay hate crimes measure October 22, 2009 U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., today praised final Senate passage of legislation to strengthen the ability of federal, state and local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute hate crimes against people based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
- Senate OKs Central Valley water transfer measure October 15, 2009 The U.S. Senate has given final approval to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which includes an amendment by California U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein that will allow for water transfers to help agricultural communities in the Central Valley that have been hard hit by three years of drought.
- Boxer plans hearing on toxic school drinking water October 07, 2009 California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer called for the hearings to be held in Washington this year after an AP investigation revealed unsafe levels of lead, bacteria and pesticides have surfaced in the water supplies at thousands of schools.
- Climate Bill Would Ease Energy Costs, Senator Says October 02, 2009 Senate Democrats will initially devote 70 percent of the pollution allowances in their new climate measure to making it easier for people to pay their energy bills, Senate Environment and Public Works Chairman Barbara Boxer said in an interview to be aired Sunday on C-SPAN.
- Boxer, Kerry Launch Campaign to Pass Senate Cap-And-Trade Bill September 30, 2009 Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), John Kerry (D-Mass.) and nine Senate supporters kicked off the autumn global warming debate today with a campaign-style rally releasing their comprehensive climate bill.
- Teamsters Commend Kerry, Boxer for Recycling Program in Climate Change Bill September 30, 2009 Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today praised Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., for introducing climate legislation that would expand states' recycling networks. Hoffa also urged inclusion of strong provisions to prevent foreign competitors from getting an unfair advantage over U.S. manufacturers.
- Sen. Barbara Boxer: Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Is Coming September 22, 2009 Airline meltdowns–such as a regional jet stranded overnight with 47 people on board last month–have made passengers’ rights legislation popular in Congress and likely to pass, even over airline industry objections, Sen. Barbara Boxer said Tuesday.
