Women In Politics

Sen. Feinstein introduces legislation to ban BPA
A powerful California senator wants to ban a controversial chemical found in plastics and canned foods.

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TBS Introduces Conan (and Some Other Shows)
TBS’s new star, Conan O’Brien, gave a taste of the style of his new show – with a little comedy and a little song.

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Sen. Boxer introduces bill to close ‘revolving door’ between carmakers and NHTSA
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Wednesday to close the “revolving door” between government service and automobile companies, which she said allows the automakers to have “undue influence” on actions by the agency that regulates them.

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Gillibrand introduces new teen driving legislation
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing new legislation that would set national standards involving driver’s licenses for teenagers. Senator Gillibrand joined us via satellite from Washington with more on the bill.

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Sen. Boxer introduces bill to close ÃÂrevolving door’ between carmakers and NHTSA
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Wednesday to close the “revolving door” between government service and automobile companies, which she said allows the automakers to have “undue influence” on actions by the agency that regulates them.

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Rep. Speier introduces SF Bay restoration bill
Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, introduced an historic bill to fund efforts for restoring the San Francisco Bay.

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Goodlatte Introduces Earmark Process Reform Bill
On Thursday, Congressman Bob Goodlatte introduced legislation aimed at saving taxpayer money and reducing the deficit by reforming the often abused earmark process.

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Speier introduces $1 billion Bay restoration bill
A bill to spend $1 billion over 10 years to restore and clean up San Francisco Bay has been introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, she announced Friday in a press conference by a storm drain in South San Francisco. by PaloAltoOnline.com

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