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Sen. Barbara Boxer

8 years

This will be my last tweet from @SenatorBoxer but if you want to keep following me, I'll be fighting from @BarbaraBoxer .

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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President-elect Trump says people shouldn't be afraid in America. If he means it, he should rescind his appointment of Steve Bannon.

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The presidency is the only office where you can get more votes & still lose. It's time to end the Electoral College.

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Gingrich’s defense of Bannon is offensive and reminds me of a very dark period in our history:

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In 2012, Donald Trump tweeted “The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy.” I couldn’t agree more. One person, one vote!

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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and yet we have a system where the winner can lose. It's time to end the Electoral College.

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Hillary Clinton now leads by more than 2 million votes. It’s long past time to end the outdated Electoral College!

Clinton's lead in the popular vote surpasses 2 million

A half-dozen electors, those who will formally cast votes for Trump and Clinton on Dec. 19, are pushing to block Trump from winning a majority of votes.

www.politico.com

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Trump's silence on the slaughter of innocents by the Russian-backed Assad regime shows why his cozy ties to Putin are so dangerous.

HuffPost

@HuffPost

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As he slaughters civilians in Aleppo, Assad prepares to make nice with Trump

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A heartfelt thank you to @HouseDemocrats for standing strong and having a spine, insisting on sensible gun votes. #NoBillNoBreak

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. @realDonaldTrump is exactly right - the candidate with the most votes should win.

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People deserve to be safe at work, at school, at a mall, at a health care clinic, at a nightclub. #DisarmHate

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Trump's cabinet picks are alarming, he's profiting from the election & he's cozying up to Putin. Enough is enough.

Trump undermines our republic: Barbara Boxer

President-elect's cabinet picks, attitudes and business conflicts are a threat to American values.

www.usatoday.com

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Fighting for the people of my state in the Senate for the last 24 years has been the honor of my life. Thank you, California!

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Senator Orrin Hatch said this in 1997 about @SCOTUSnom Merrick Garland...

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@SenatorBoxer

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We must send a message to the Standing Rock Sioux and all of its supporters, including thousands of veterans: your voices are being heard.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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. @SenJohnMcCain should understand that Bush’s mishandling of the Iraq War was “directly responsible” for ISIS.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Went to House floor to thank my colleagues for taking this stand to stop terrorists from getting guns #NoBillNoBreak

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@SenatorBoxer

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Harry - I know I truly am your sister because you always hang up the phone before I finish talking. And you always have my back.

Senator Harry Reid

@SenatorReid

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I have three brothers and @SenatorBoxer is the sister I've never had. Barbara, thank you for your wonderful service.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Californians, for this extraordinary opportunity to serve.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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So proud of my fellow Californians for pushing to end the outdated Electoral College!

Evan Low

@Evan_Low

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My measure in the California legislature to abolish the #ElectoralCollege #electoralreform #caleg

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As we watch the events unfold surrounding #DAPL , it has become clear that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's rights are not being respected.

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Mr. President-elect – your job is to defend our country. Not Russia.

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The Corps did the right thing, and I'm so happy for the Standing Rock Sioux, who deserve clean water. #NoDAPL

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Today a strong, progressive woman is being sworn in as California's next U.S. Senator. Congratulations, @KamalaHarris !

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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We must unite against Trump's unprecedented assault on our ethics and ideals.

Trump undermines our republic: Barbara Boxer

President-elect's cabinet picks, attitudes and business conflicts are a threat to American values.

www.usatoday.com

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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My new bill would ensure that tribes and communities must sign off on projects that could put their water at risk.

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@SenatorBoxer

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I call on @SenateGOP to pass the Presidential Tax Transparency Act to require presidential nominees to #ReleaseTheReturns .

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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. @HouseGOP should reimburse taxpayers for the cost of this sham investigation. #Benghazi

The New York Times

@nytimes

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A congressional investigation into the 2012 Benghazi attacks found no new evidence of wrongdoing by Hillary Clinton

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

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Thank you to the Standing Rock Sioux for bringing focus to a critical need: clean water for everyone. #DAPL

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@SenatorBoxer

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I urge every American to watch these votes today. Watch to see who is willing to stand up and do the right thing. #DisarmHate

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I believe @POTUS touched the hearts and minds of the American people tonight. He was eloquent, passionate and realistic. #SOTU

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I’m glad he reminded everyone of the remarkable record of last 7 years: 14 million jobs created, 17 million getting health coverage. #SOTU

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@SenatorBoxer

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Truly impressed by @SCOTUSnom Merrick Garland & his quiet pursuit of justice. He is an incredible #SCOTUS nominee.

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As the hours wear on, it is clearer than ever that Kevin McCarthy told the truth: this is a political witch hunt. #BenghaziCommittee

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We always knew the Benghazi committee was about turning a tragedy into a political attack on HRC. Now the next Speaker is bragging about it!

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Planned Parenthood has protected women’s health for 100 years. Happy Birthday! #100YearsStrong

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Putting the country first means Obama nominating a Justice and the Senate doing its constitutional duty by voting on the nominee.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

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For 30+ years, @VP Biden has held a big place in my heart. He’ll go down in history as one of the most effective VPs. No one fights harder.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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It isn't #enough to keep lamenting these tragedies. Americans want action on gun violence & they want it now:

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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The @MercNews agrees: "The United States should abolish the Electoral College."

Editorial: Abolish the Electoral College

Popular vote is a far more democratic method of electing the president

www.mercurynews.com

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Justice delayed is justice denied. #DoYourJob

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Energy policy is a top economic driver. Why would any president pick an Energy Secretary who wants to eliminate his own department?

Los Angeles Times

@latimes

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Trump's reported pick to run the Energy dept. is Rick Perry, who wanted to eliminate it – and famously forgot it

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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For 40 years, for more than half my life, I was able to do what I always wanted to do: make life better for people.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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I will miss Gwen Ifill, a trailblazer in journalism. She was always calm, wise and fair in her presentation of the news.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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So excited to address the @UCBerkeley Political Science students today!

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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We all have the opportunity to make a difference. It’s not important to BE something. It’s important to DO something.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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I will never retire from fighting for the issues that matter, but I will not be running for the Senate in 2016.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Republicans need a history book. Ten other Presidents of both parties took executive action on immigration. http://t.co/eOR1igVclD

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Good for my bipartisan colleagues who are calling for an investigation of Russia’s meddling in our election.

Senate and House Leaders Call for Inquiry of Russian Hacking in Election (Published 2016)

Senator Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul D. Ryan said they supported the investigations, setting up a possible conflict with President-elect Trump.

www.nytimes.com

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Walk of shame to deliver @21stAmendment beer and settle my wager with @SenSherrodBrown on the #NBAFinals

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@SenatorBoxer

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After nearly eight hours, no end in sight and no new information. #BenghaziCommittee

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@SenatorBoxer

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Trump's recent actions and appointments are a threat to our American values. Read my @USATODAY op-ed:

Trump undermines our republic: Barbara Boxer

President-elect's cabinet picks, attitudes and business conflicts are a threat to American values.

www.usatoday.com

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Women in America should have the same opportunity for success as their male counterparts #EqualPay http://t.co/1enKfkpd15

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@SenatorBoxer

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My heart goes out to victims of the #oaklandfire and their families.

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@SenatorBoxer

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Today I'm thinking of our freedoms and our values, and giving thanks to all the brave men and women who fought to defend them.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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. @SenateGOP should stop the games & give Judge Garland the same consideration as previous SCOTUS nominees #DoYourJob

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@SenatorBoxer

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Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and any linkage between Israel and apartheid is nonsensical and ridiculous.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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. @POTUS made clear that addressing climate change is a win-win for saving the planet & for good-paying jobs in clean energy. #SOTU

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Rest in peace, Janet Reno - a real trailblazer for women in the law.

Los Angeles Times

@latimes

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Janet Reno, country's first female attorney general, dies at 78

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Mark Twain is right. Lake Tahoe is the "the fairest picture the whole earth affords." That's why we need to save it!

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

@SenatorBoxer

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Rest in peace, Tarishi Jain and all the other innocents lost. My heart is with their families and loved ones.

ABC7 Eyewitness News

@ABC7

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UC Berkeley releases photo of student killed in Bangladesh attack

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@SenatorBoxer

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. @SenatorBarb showed us how to stand up and make our voices heard. She will always be the Dean of the Senate women.

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@SenatorBoxer

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My heart goes out to the people of France tonight. #PrayForParis

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@SenatorBoxer

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This is a great day for Americans who believe in individual rights and women's health care. #StopTheSham #SCOTUS

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@SenatorBoxer

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Today I called on @USCIS to investigate Trump Model Management for alleged immigration violations:

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@SenatorBoxer

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Republicans should heed the advice of their hero, Ronald Reagan. #DoYourJob

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John Glenn was one of my heroes in the Senate. A strong but compassionate man with nothing but kindness in his heart.

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@SenatorBoxer

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Funny, Republicans never complained when Ronald Reagan and George Bush Sr. took executive action to stop deportations.

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Another win for American democracy – discriminatory North Carolina voter ID law struck down.

TIME

@TIME

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Appeals court rules North Carolina voter ID law is discriminatory

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@SenatorBoxer

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Justice Scalia believed in following the constitution to the letter. Let's follow it now and fill this vacancy. #SCOTUS

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@SenatorBoxer

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Read my letter to @SpeakerBoehner urging him to disband the politically motivated #Benghazi Select Committee. http://t.co/wEHfoTVVXx

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@SenatorBoxer

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Republicans have been predicting the failure of the Affordable Care Act – and today they have been proven wrong. #7MillionAndCounting

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@SenatorBoxer

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After Orlando, the worst mass shooting in American history, this is the moment for us to do the right thing and finally take action. #Enough

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Chairman Grassley's job is to hold hearings on Judge Garland. He doesn't need to poll his colleagues. He just needs to do his job!

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@SenatorBoxer

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Five GOP-appointed men decided bosses can deny health care to their employees. Today we’re introducing a bill to fix this. #HobbyLobby

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@SenatorBoxer

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The best option to stop Iran from building a nuclear bomb and avoiding another war in the Middle East is this deal. http://t.co/ORQ9H77owU

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This view brings thousands to CA’s Central Coast every yr. My bill w/ @RepLoisCapps would protect it for the future!

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There is no better deal possible - 92 nations and counting strongly support the #IranDeal

Senator Dianne Feinstein

@SenFeinstein

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Important op-ed from Sandy Berger debunking the myth that there is a "better" Iran agreement to be had. http://t.co/ByzhaeyYF4 #IranDeal

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Shame on the Oklahoma legislature for turning doctors who help their patients into criminals.

Reproductive Freedom for All

@reproforall

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Oklahoma Legislature just passed a bill that would criminalize abortion & treat doctors like felons: #WontBePunished

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Republicans want an elected president to make this appointment. Good news: we have a TWICE-elected @POTUS ready to do just that.

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@SenatorBoxer

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My deepest thanks to Presidents Obama and Bush for showing that Americans come together in times of crisis.

Chicago Tribune

@chicagotribune

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Obama, Bush pay tribute to Dallas police officers

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Earth to GOP: Women don't need Republican Senators to define what is "legitimate" health care to them. They know.

Senate Democrats

@SenateDems

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This Republican Senator believes he should determine what counts as "legitimate" health care for women. http://t.co/Mnwv0Wu9eT

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Taking salt out of ocean water is promising technology - I saw it for myself today at the Carlsbad Desal Plant.

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@SenatorBoxer

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The Presidio is magnificent. So proud to be part of the team that helped preserve it for future generations. #NPS100

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@SenatorBoxer

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Now that @POTUS has acted the Senate must do its job and begin the process of filling the seat – especially with such a fantastic nominee.

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@SenatorBoxer

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Trump’s statement is a repeat of historical attacks of bigotry & hatred that we’ve seen before from demagogues. It is dangerous & wrong.

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@SenatorBoxer

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I applaud Obama for standing up to GOP threats to repeal Obamacare, repeal Wall Street reform & repeal his immigration exec actions. #SOTU

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@SenatorBoxer

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The family of the AR-15 inventor agrees – these weapons of war do not belong in our communities. #Enough

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@SenatorBoxer

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Calls for a better deal are calls for America to stand against 91 other nations and risk missing this historic opportunity. #IranDeal

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Our President was inspirational, confident and he’s clearly the kind of leader we need to make our nation one of boundless opportunity #SOTU

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@SenatorBoxer

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Congratulations to @SCOTUSnom Chief Judge Merrick Garland. @POTUS did his job, now it’s time for @Senate_GOPs to do theirs. #SCOTUSnominee

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@SenatorBoxer

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My heart goes out to the victims of the attack in #NiceFrance and their families. The world stands with you. #PrayForNice

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The GOP should listen to Reagan appointee Justice O’Connor who served on the Court for nearly 25 years. #DoYourJob

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@SenatorBoxer

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It is time to give Judge Garland the hearings and vote he deserves. It’s time for Senate Republicans to #DoYourJob !

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As elected officials, we take an oath to protect & defend the American people. Right now, we are failing. #Enough

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@SenatorBoxer

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This sham #GMO bill will deny Americans the right to know what they feed their families.

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@SenatorBoxer

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Now that Hobby Lobby denies birth control to their female employees, will they deny Viagra to their male employees? #NotMyBossBusiness

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Reagan called for “prompt hearings” for #SCOTUS nominee. Today’s GOP won’t even meet with the nominee. #DoYourJob

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. @GOPLeader McCarthy’s comments prove that the #Benghazi Committee is a political smear campaign & an abuse of taxpayer funds.

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Taxpayers should demand a refund from this sham #Benghazi committee.

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