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2005 Releases

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Press Releases - 2006

2006 Releases by Subject | 2005 Releases by Date

December

Statement of Senator Feinstein On the Death of President Gerald Ford (12/27/06)

As Numbers of Violent Crime Continue to Increase, Senator Feinstein Calls on FBI to Make Fighting Crime a Top Priority (12/22/06)

President Signs into Law Legislation Allowing Donations to be Distributed to Families of Fallen Firefighters (12/21/07)

Senator Feinstein Statement on FERC Ruling by U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (12/20/06)

Feinstein to Hold Hearing on Failure of DHS to Implement U.S. VISIT Program at 50 Busiest Land Border Crossings (12/15/06)

Feinstein, Boxer, Bono, Calvert and Lewis Ask President to Move Quickly in Assisting Families of Fallen Firefighters (12/14/06)

Senator Feinstein to Reintroduce Identity Theft Prevention Measures and Hold Judiciary Committee Hearing on Issue (12/12/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on EPA Decision to
Revise Test to Calculate Mileage Stickers for New Cars
(12/12/06)

Feinstein and Boxer Applaud EPA Decision to Allow California to Move Ahead in Putting Emissions Controls
on Lawnmowers and other Small Engines
(12/11/06)

Bill to Ease Visa Restrictions on Minor League Athletes
Approved by Congress, Goes to President’s Desk for Signature
(12/11/06)

Congress Approves Measure to Establish the Right of
“Innocent Spouses” to Have Their Appeals Heard in Tax Court
(12/11/06)

Feinstein, Boxer, Bono, Calvert and Lewis Seek to Ensure Families of Fallen Firefighters Receive Charitable Donations (12/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Staff Leadership for 110th Congress (12/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Applauds Defense Department for
Postponing Plans to Build Permanent Guantanamo Courthouse Until Formal Congressional Approval is Secured
(12/8/06)

Senators Feinstein and Craig Calls for Passage of
Legislation to Prevent Another Year of Devastating Agriculture Worker Shortages
(12/7/06)

Senate Approves Legislation to Ease Visa Restrictions
for Minor League Athletes
(12/7/06)

Senator Feinstein Votes to Confirm Dr. Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense (12/6/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls Iraq Study Group Report
Lifeline of Opportunity for President Bush
(12/6/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Introduce Historic Legislation to Implement Settlement to Restore the San Joaquin River (12/6/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein Praising Senate Passage of Three-Year Compromise Measure to Renew Ryan White CARE Act (12/6/06)

Fourteen Senators Call for U.S. Involvement in United Nations Global Arms Trade Treaty (12/5/06)

World AIDS Day (12/1/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Urge Immediate Passage of Measure to Reauthorize Ryan White CARE Act for Three Years (12/1/06)

Senator Feinstein: Report Highlights Need for New Legislation to Reform Electronic Voting (12/1/06)

November

Senator Feinstein Expresses Deep Concerns About Bush Administration Plan to Loosen Visa Waiver Program Rules (11/29/06)

Feinstein Announces Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
Signed into Law
(11/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Expresses Concern Over FDA’s
Approval of Silicone Gel Breast Implants
(11/17/06)

Senate Approves Feinstein-Hutchison Measure to Prevent Kidnapping by Family Members (11/17/06)

Senators Feinstein, Sessions Introduce Bill to Ensure Restitution Remains Available to Victims After a Criminal Defendant Dies (11/16/06)

Senator Feinstein, Representatives Tauscher and Miller Call on Navy to Collaborate with City of Concord
on Redevelopment of Naval Weapons Station
(11/15/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Plans to Explore Legislative Options to Keep the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco (11/14/06)

Feinstein-Boxer Amendment to MilCon/VA Appropriations Bill Would Ensure Santa Rosa Island Remains Open to Public (11/14/06)

Senate Approves $94.3 Billion Spending Bill for Veterans Affairs and Military Construction (11/14/06)

Senator Feinstein to Become First Woman
Chairman of Senate Rules Committee
(11/14/06)

House Unanimously Passes Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (11/13/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (11/8/06)

Senators Feinstein, Cantwell, Wyden Urge Administration to Stop Protecting Energy Companies at the Expense of American Taxpayers (11/2/06)

October

Senator Feinstein Strikes San Francisco Old Mint
Commemorative Coin
(10/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Raises Concern About Trouble at the Polls (10/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Highlights Need for Federal Response to Gang Violence During Address at Gang Prevention Summit (10/23/06)

Senators Feinstein and Snowe Call for Safety Review
of Mentor Corporation’s Silicone Gel Breast Implant
(10/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on Attorney General Gonzales to Appeal Dismissal of Convictions of Enron’s Former Chairman and CEO Ken Lay (10/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Hearings on Fair and Accurate Federal Elections (10/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on President to Fund
Sacramento Flood Control Improvements
(10/17/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Purchase of Breast Cancer Research Stamp in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (10/17/06)

Senator Feinstein Delivers Global Warming Speech
to Silicon Valley Business Leaders
(10/16/06)

Senator Feinstein Seeks to Ensure Accuracy of Federal Elections (10/11/06)

Boxer And Feinstein Ask Epa To Immediately Issue
Perchlorate Health Advisory
(10/6/06)

September

Senate Authorizes $25 Million for California Groundwater Remediation (9/29/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on President Fox to Investigate Latest Border Tunnel Incident Involving Mexican Custom Officials (9/29/06)

Senate Passes Northern California Wilderness Legislation To Protect Over 270,000 Acres Of Wild Lands (9/29/06)

Congress Gives Okay to 22 C-17s (9/29/06)

Anti-Meth Law Goes Into Effect Tomorrow (9/29/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Three Regional California Airports Will Soon be Eligible for Airport Screeners (9/29/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein Opposing Military Commissions Bill (9/28/06)

Senator Feinstein Places Hold on House Gun Dealer Bill (9/28/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces $5.6 Million in FEMA Funding for Seismic Retrofits of Northern California Hospitals (9/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces FEMA Funding for San Diego County (9/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Criticizes CFTC for Failure to Perform Oversight, Renews Call for Increased Transparency in Energy Markets (9/27/06)

Agreement Reached on Legislation to Implement
Settlement to Restore the San Joaquin River
(9/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Renews Call for FAA to Address Agency’s Serious Air Traffic Controller Staffing Shortages (9/26/06)

IECA Calls for Strong Government Oversight of Energy Market, Voices Support for Senator Feinstein Initiative (9/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Border Tunnel Legislation Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (9/26/06)

Senators Feinstein and Craig Call for Vote on AgJOBS Bill (9/22/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Highlight Need for Amendments to Prevent Funding Cuts in Ryan White Reauthorization Bill (9/22/06)

Feinstein Announces Funding for 10 Additional C-17 Aircraft (9/21/06)

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein to House Passage of Border Tunnel Legislation (9/21/06)

Senator Feinstein Delivers Cancer Policy Speech to
California Cancer Activists
(9/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Immediate Release
of Californian Detained in Vietnam
(9/20/06)

Kyl, Feinstein Urge DHS to Improve Security of the Visa Waiver Program (9/18/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for End to Royalty ‘Holiday’;
Seeks to Recoup Billions of Dollars in Lost Revenue
(9/15/06)

Congress Awards Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal (9/14/06)

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Feinstein-Specter Bill Reaffirming FISA as the Exclusive Means for Domestic Electronic Surveillance (9/13/06)

Statement By Senator Dianne Feinstein On Historic San Joaquin River Restoration Agreement (9/13/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Swift Approval of Judiciary Nomination for Judge Lawrence O’Neill (9/12/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on FAA Administrator to
Address Agency’s Air Traffic Controller Staffing Shortages
(9/11/06)

Inhofe-Feinstein Introduce Bi-Partisan Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (9/8/06)

Ten Senators Join Forces for Action on Climate Change; Urge President to Support Mandatory Caps on Emissions (9/8/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein
On the Senate Intelligence Committee Reports
On Pre-Iraq War Intelligence
(9/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on State Leaders to Continue Push for Protection of California’s Coast from Offshore Drilling (9/7/06)

Citing Failed Strategy in Iraq, Senator Feinstein Cosponsors No-Confidence Resolution on Secretary Rumsfeld’s Leadership (9/6/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein On the President’s Reversal on His Military Tribunal Policy (9/6/06)

Senators Feinstein and Leahy Call for New Policy on Use of Cluster Bombs (9/5/06)

August

Senator Feinstein Praises California’s Landmark Program to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8/31/06)

Senator Feinstein Joins Environmental Leaders to Warn of Growing Threat of New Offshore Oil Drilling (8/29/06)

Leaders of Pacific Coast States Call For Emergency
Disaster Relief Funding for Salmon Fisheries
(8/22/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein on Boeing’s Stop-Work Order for C-17 Aircraft Supply Items (8/18/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Judiciary Committee Hearing on Convictions and Sentencing of Border Patrol Agents (8/18/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Federal Court Order to Halt Warrantless Wiretapping Program (8/17/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein on the Arrest of Javier Arellano-Felix (8/16/06)

Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Declares Commercial
Fishery Failure for Pacific Salmon Fisheries
(8/10/06)

On the Five-Year Anniversary, Senator Feinstein Calls for Reversal Of President’s Failed Stem Cell Policy (8/9/06)

Senator Feinstein Expresses Concern over Electric Cooperative Report Trivializing Effects of Global Warming (8/4/06)

Senate Approves Feinstein-Boxer Resolution to Ensure
Continued Public Access to Santa Rosa Island
(8/4/06)

Sessions and Feinstein Introduce Online Pharmacy Bill (8/4/06)

Senate Approves Renaming Reseda Post Office
in Honor of UCLA Coach John Wooden
(8/3/06)

Senator Feinstein to Co-Sponsor “The National Museum of the American Latino Community Commission Act” (8/3/06)

Sen. Feinstein, Gov. Schwarzenegger Ask for
Federal Assistance for Skyrocketing Energy Costs for
Low Income Californians Due to Recent Heat Wave
(8/2/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Rejection of Santa Rosa Island Hunting Plan (8/2/06)

Senate Approves Measure to Preserve Mt. Soledad Veterans Monument (8/1/06)

July

Feinstein Opposes Republican Bill that Cuts Minimum
Wage for Millions of Workers Who Receive Tips
(7/31/06)

With Protections for California’s Coastlines Lacking,
Senator Feinstein States Opposition to S. 3711
(7/31/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges California Coastal Communities to Protect its Residents from Tsunami Threat (7/31/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges SBA to Provide More Timely Disaster Relief, Enhance Agency’s Technical Capabilities (7/28/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Seek to Preserve Mt. Soledad Veterans Monument (7/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Testifies in Support of Legislation
to Increase California’s Water Supply
(7/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Opposes Effort to Roll Back California’s Proposition 65 (7/27/06)

Senate Approves McConnell-Feinstein Bill Renewing Trade Sanctions on Burma (7/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Votes Against Proceeding To Offshore Oil Drilling Bill (7/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Opposition to Child Custody Protection Act (7/25/06)

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves
FY 2007 Labor- HHS-Education Appropriations Bill
(7/21/06)

Senate Committee Approves 2007 Transportation, Housing, Community Development, and Government Spending Measure (7/21/06)

Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Includes
Provision to Provide Funding for Three New C-17s
(7/21/06)

Senator Feinstein Encouraged by GM’s Introduction of New OnStar Service to Reduce Gasoline Consumption (7/21/06)

Senators Feinstein and Snowe Introduce Legislation
to Require Seatbelts in Vehicles Transporting Migrant Workers
(7/20/06)

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $94.3 Billion for Veterans Affairs and Military Construction (7/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Passage of the Voting Rights Act (7/20/06)

Critical Step Taken Toward Passage of the Northern California Wilderness Bill (7/19/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on President Bush’s
Veto of Life-Saving Stem Cell Legislation
(7/19/06)

Statement on the State’s Hetch Hetchy Report (7/19/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Passage of
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
(7/18/06)

Senator Feinstein Commends Deputy Secretary of Defense England for Notifying Armed Forces about Hamdan Decision (7/18/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Passage of The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (7/17/06)

Senate Panel Approves FY 2007 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (7/13/06)

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Violence in the Middle East (7/13/06)

$10 Million Approved for Disaster Relief for West Coast Fishing Communities (7/13/06)

Senate Approves Feinstein-Kyl Measure to Criminalize Border Tunnels (7/13/06)

Senator Feinstein Moves Ahead on Water Recycling to Increase Water Supplies in California (7/12/06)

Senators Feinstein & Snowe Propose Bill to Provide Flexibility for International HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs (7/12/06)

Statement on scheduling of vote on H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (7/12/06)

Kennedy and Feinstein Urge More Hearings On Haynes So That The 20 High Ranking Military Leaders Who Oppose His Nominations Can Testify (7/12/06)

West Coast Senators Urge Disaster Relief for Fishing Communities (7/11/06)

$5.6 Million Coming for Humboldt County Levees (7/10/06)

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein On West Coast Fishery Disaster Declaration (7/6/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein on the Testing of Missiles by North Korea (7/5/06)

June

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Supreme Court Ruling in Hamdan Case (6/29/06)

Senate Committee Seeks to Close Oil Lease Loophole
and Recoup Billions of Dollars
(6/29/06)

Senate Committee Approves 2007 Interior Appropriations Bill (6/29/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges EPA Panel to Allow California to Improve State’s Air Quality by Adopting Small Engine Emissions Rules (6/29/06)

Senator Feinstein joins Senator Jeffords on Bipartisan
Green Building Legislation
(6/28/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges End to Presidential Roadblock
on Stem Cell Research
(6/28/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein Criticizing Bush Administration’s Decision Not to Appoint
Expert to Small Arms Delegation
(6/27/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein in Support of Flag Protection Amendment (6/27/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Iraq Troop Withdrawl (6/26/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Resignation of Norman Mineta as Secretary of Transportation (6/23/06)

Senate Panel Approves Agriculture Spending Bill
That Includes Millions for California
(6/22/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Phased Troop Redeployment of U.S. Forces in Iraq to Begin by Year’s End (6/21/06)

Senators Feinstein, Snowe, Durbin, Chafee, Inouye, Cantwell Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Call for Raising Average Fuel Economy Standards for All Vehicles to 35 mpg by Model Year 2017 (6/20/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein On New Report on Meth Seizures (6/20/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative George Radanovich on San Joaquin River Settlement Talks (6/19/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Beginning of Phased Redeployment of U.S. Forces in Iraq by Year’s End (6/19/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Support for International
Diplomatic Efforts to Engage Iran in Nuclear Talks
(6/16/06)

President Signs Into Law Feinstein-Boxer-Ensign Legislation Authorizing Commemorative Coin to Honor San Francisco Old Mint (6/16/06)

Senate Gives Final Approval to Supplemental Appropriations Bill (6/15/06)

Feinstein Urges Improved Tsunami Preparedness (6/8/06)

ABA Endorses Feinstein-Specter Bill that Reaffirms
FISA as the Exclusive Means for Domestic Electronic
Surveillance on Americans
(6/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Opposes Full Repeal of the Estate Tax (6/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Reiterates Call for Passage
of Strong ID Theft Legislation
(6/7/06)

Supplemental Appropriations Bill Adds $30.4 million for Sacramento Levee Repairs (6/7/06)

Supplemental Appropriations Bill Adds $227.5 million for Advance Procurement of C-17s (6/7/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Continued Opposition To
Constitutional Amendment That Would Prohibit
Same-Sex Marriage
(6/6/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on new GAO Report Detailing Tsunami Danger to Coastal Areas (6/5/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Passage of Legislation to
Require Prompt Notification When Personal Information Has Been Compromised by Data Breach
(6/5/06)

Senator Feinstein Warns Against the Bush Administration’s Efforts to Vastly Expand Executive Powers (6/1/06)

May

Statement of Senator Feinstein on DHS Announcement of Urban Areas Security Grants (5/31/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein In Honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month (5/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Introduces Bill That Will Help Redwood Valley County Water District Secure a Reliable Supply of Drinking Water (5/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Introduces Bill Restoring Program That Allows 80% of Fees Collected at Marinas on Forest Service Lands to Be Used for Local Recreation and Safety Programs (5/26/06)

Senate Intelligence Panel Approves Feinstein Measure to Ensure that All Intelligence Committee Members are
Kept Informed of All Intelligence Activities
(5/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Joins with 20 Senators to
Urge Senate Opposition to Legislation Aimed at
Rolling Back State Food Safety Laws
(5/26/06)

Senate Passes Feinstein-Boxer-Ensign Legislation Authorizing Commemorative Coin to Honor San Francisco Old Mint (5/26/06)

Senate Passes Feinstein-Thomas Bill Awarding
Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama
(5/26/06)

Senator Dianne Feinstein Announces Support for
General Michael V. Hayden to be Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency
(5/26/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on
Passage of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
(5/25/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on Guilty Verdicts for former Enron Executives Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling (5/25/06)

Senators Feinstein and Specter Seek to Reaffirm FISA as the Exclusive Means for Domestic Electronic Surveillance on Americans (5/24/06)

Senate Energy Panel Approves Feinstein-Boxer Resolution to Ensure Continued Public Access to Santa Rosa Island (5/24/06)

Senators Feinstein, Coleman, and Voinovich Announce Bipartisan Caucus for Former Mayors (5/23/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein on Voting for
General Michael Hayden as Director of the CIA
(5/23/06)

Senators Feinstein, DeWine, Durbin and Santorum Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 52 Senators Calling for
Increased U.S. Foreign Assistance
(5/23/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Support For New Orange Card Immigration Plan (5/22/06)

Senator Feinstein Endorses California State Bill
Aimed at Fighting Global Warming
(5/22/06)

Senator Feinstein Endorses California Assembly Bill That Would Encourage Responsible Development on Floodplains (5/22/06)

Senator Feinstein To Introduce New Orange Card Immigration Plan (5/19/06)

Senate Banking Committee Passes Feinstein-Thomas Resolution to Award Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (5/18/06)

Senate Banking Committee Passes Feinstein Legislation to Authorize Commemorative Coin Honoring San Francisco Old Mint (5/18/06)

Feinstein Joins Democrats in Announcing Sweeping New Energy Legislation (5/17/06)

Senate Passes Bingaman-Feinstein Amendment to
Limit Guest Worker Program
(5/16/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Support for Nomination of Milan Smith to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (5/16/06)

Senators Feinstein, Boxer Urge President to Approve Federal Disaster Declaration for Northern and Central California Counties (5/12/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Urge EPA to Approve California’s Request to Adopt Stringent Small Engine Emissions Rules (5/11/06)

Feinstein Opposes Small Business Health Insurance Bill That Would Override California’s Own Comprehensive Insurance Requirements (5/11/06)

Feinstein Opposes Tax Cut Bill, Urges for More
Equitable Tax Relief
(5/11/06)

Senators Feinstein and Thomas Introduce Legislation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (5/11/06)

Statement By Senator Feinstein On NSA Warrentless Domestic Surveillance (5/11/06)

Senators Feinstein, Snowe, Durbin Call for Raising Average Fuel Economy Standards for All Vehicles to 35 mpg by Model Year 2017 (5/10/06)

Senators Feinstein, Kyl, Sununu Seek to Cut Gasoline Prices by Ending Ethanol Import Tariff (5/8/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein at Oversight Hearing on Gas Prices and Energy Trading (5/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Californians to be Aware that Generic Drug Prices Vary Greatly From Pharmacy to Pharmacy (5/8/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Children to Use Breast Cancer Research Stamps to Send Their Mother’s Day Cards (5/8/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein On the Nomination of General Michael Hayden as Director of the CIA (5/8/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Urge Senate Opposition to House Measure to Limit Public Access to Santa Rosa Island  (5/5/06)

Senators Feinstein and Kyl Call for Eliminating
Ethanol Import Tariff
(5/5/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein On the Resignation of Porter Goss as Director of the CIA (5/5/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on Senator Frist to Bring Bill
Expanding Stem Cell Research to the Senate Floor
(5/4/06)

Senator Dianne Feinstein Calls for Strategic, Phased Downsizing of U.S. Troops in Iraq (5/3/06)

Senator Feinstein Cosponsors Voting Rights Act Reauthorization (5/3/06)

Senators Feinstein and Boxer Beat Back Coburn Effort
to Strip Funding for California Levees and Flood Control
(5/3/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein On California-Federal Agreement Allowing Expedited Permitting to Fix Critical Levee Sites (5/2/06)

Feinstein, Cantwell Press for Public Release of Enron Evidence, Citing Implications for Oil Markets (5/2/06)

April

CMS Issues Policy Guidelines Ensuring that Seniors
Don’t Lose Coverage for Their Prescription Drugs
(4/27/06)

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Foster Competition and Reduce Oil & Gas Prices (4/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Changes to Require Cable, Internet, Satellite Music Broadcasters to Protect Digital Music, Allow Consumers to Continue to Record, Replay Programming (4/26/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for an Update on the Department of Homeland Security’s Efforts to Improve Federal Disaster Planning (4/26/06)

With Gas Prices Soaring, Senators Feinstein, Snowe, Levin, and Cantwell Seek to Shine Light on Energy Markets (4/25/06)

Senators Feinstein, Graham Introduce Legislation to Require Cable, Internet, Satellite Music Broadcasters to Protect Digital Music, Allow Consumers to Continue to Record, Replay Programming (4/25/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Action on Global Warming (4/21/06)

Senators Feinstein, Salazar, Durbin, Cantwell, Bingaman, Boxer Call for Reconsideration of Proposed Changes to Federal Old Road Claims Policy in Wilderness Areas (4/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges President Bush to Advocate on Behalf of American Citizen Held in Shanghai Prison (4/19/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls for Independent FEMA,
Comprehensive Regional Earthquake Preparedness
(4/19/06)

Bipartisan Group of Western Senators Objects to
One-Sided Enron Settlement
(4/19/06)

Governor Schwarzenegger Joins Senators Feinstein and Boxer in Opposing Legislation Aimed at Weakening California Food Safety Laws (4/18/06)

Senator Feinstein Seeks to Reallocate $3 Million in Funding for Three Coastal Land Conservation Programs in Santa Barbara (4/18/06)

Senator Feinstein Tours C-17 Plant, Calls on Administration to Continue Production (4/17/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces Strong Bipartisan Support for Legislation to Authorize Coin to Honor San Francisco Old Mint (4/17/06)

Senator Feinstein Congratulates Eureka on City’s
150th Anniversary
(4/17/06)

Statement by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Governor’s Retreat on Global Warming (4/12/06)

Sen. Feinstein Urges EPA to Allow California to
Improve State’s Air Quality by Adopting Its Own Tougher Small Engine Emissions Rules
(4/12/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Reports President Bush Authorized Leak of Classified Information about Iraq (4/7/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Compromise Immigration Legislation (4/7/06)

Boxer, Feinstein And McKeon Introduce Legislation
To Protect Wilderness In The Eastern Sierra Region
(4/6/06)

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced Today Seeks to Foster Competition and Reduce Oil & Gas Prices (4/6/06)

Senate Approves Senator Feinstein’s Resolution Declaring May 11th “Endangered Species Day” (4/6/06)

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Feinstein Amendment Providing $22.3 million to Strengthen Levees and Flood Control in Sacramento and the Delta (4/4/06)

Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill Adds
$227.5 million for Advance Procurement of C-17s
(4/4/06)

Senator Feinstein to Introduce Legislation to Ensure
Maximum Flexibility for Global HIV/AIDS Prevention Funding
(4/4/06)

Senator Feinstein Co-Chairs Newly Formed
Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus
(4/4/06)

NCAA FINAL FOUR - Oranges Versus Oscar Nominees (4/3/06)

March

Boxer, Feinstein Tell President To Let California Fight Global Warming (3/31/06)

Feinstein, Snowe, and 19 Colleagues Urge EPA to Allow California and Other States to Reduce Pollution That Causes Global Warming by Adopting Their Own Tougher Emissions Standards (3/31/06)

C- 17 ‘Worth its Weight in Gold’ Says Air Force Chief of Staff (3/29/06)

Senate Approves Lott-Feinstein Measure Reforming Earmark Process (3/29/06)

Feinstein, Pombo Request Coordinated Emergency Response & Evacuation Plan for Bay Delta (3/29/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on the New Fuel Economy Standards for Light Trucks and SUVs (3/29/06)

Congress Passes Legislation to Close Loophole
that Harms California Dairy Producers
(3/29/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein On the Death of Brayton Wilbur (3/28/06)

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Feinstein Measure Establishing a Pilot Earned Adjustment Program for Agriculture Workers (3/27/06)

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Feinstein
Measure to Criminalize Border Tunnels
(3/27/06)

Senator Feinstein Warns of Threat to Border Patrol Agents from .50-Caliber Sniper Rifles (3/24/06)

Senator Feinstein, Deputy Interior Secretary Scarlett and California Resources Secretary Chrisman Survey Tremendous Progress of South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project (3/20/06)

Senator Feinstein Outlines New Legislation to Curb Global Warming, Keep Economy Strong (3/20/06)

EPA Gives Thumbs Up to Emission Controls on Leafblowers, Lawnmowers, Chainsaws and Other Small Engines (3/17/06)

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein to Give the National
Democratic Radio Address
(3/17/06)

Senate Approves Feinstein-Mikulski-Collins Amendment to Provide Additional $390 Million in FY’07 Budget for Cancer Research (3/16/06)

Senate Approves Nomination of Stephen Larson To the Central District Court of California (3/16/06)

Senator Feinstein Opposes Budget as Fiscally Irresponsible (3/16/06)

Senator Feinstein and 6 Colleagues Urge Mexico to
Enact Legislation Criminalizing the Construction or Financing of Border Tunnels
(3/16/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein On NRC Study on
California Smog Controls for Cars, Trucks and Small Engines
(3/16/06)

Senator Feinstein Calls on Navy to Facilitate USS Iowa Transfer to California (3/16/06)

Senate Approves Talent-Feinstein Amendment Providing Anti-Meth Funding For Law Enforcement (3/14/06)

Senators Feinstein and Talent Urge Greater U.S./Mexico/Canada Cooperation in Combatting Meth Drug Trafficking (3/10/06)

President Signs Feinstein Anti-Meth, Port Security Legislation Into Law (3/9/06)

Feinstein Joins 14 Senate Colleagues Urge Rejection
of Arctic Drilling Measure
(3/9/06)

Senator Feinstein to Oppose Legislation Aimed at
Weakening State Food Safety Laws
(3/9/06)

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein On Efforts to Investigate the President’s Authorization of Warrentless Domestic Spying (3/8/06)

Senators Reid And Feinstein Call On President Bush
To Protect America's Energy Security
(3/7/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein On the Death of Dana Reeve (3/7/06)

Senate Passes Craig-Feinstein Resolution Designating
Week of March 13 “National Safe Place Week”
(3/7/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Death of Dana Reeve (3/7/06)

Feinstein Announces $18.7 Million in FEMA Grants for Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, L.A. County, and Madera County (3/3/06)

Talent-Feinstein Combat Meth Legislation Expected to
Pass Senate, Become Law
(3/2/06)

Senate-Approved USA Patriot Act Conference Report Includes Feinstein Anti-Meth, Port Security Legislation (3/2/06)

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Nomination of Randy Smith to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (3/1/06)

Senators Feinstein and Kyl Introduce Tough New Legislation Criminalizing the Construction or Financing of Border Tunnels (3/1/06)

February

Senate Committee Approves Feinstein Measure to
Reform Earmark Process
(2/28/06)

Senator Feinstein, Rep. Baca, Local Officials Seek
$50 Million for Perchlorate Contamination Cleanup in California
(2/24/06)

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein - On the Mexican Arrest of Fugitive in Deputy’s Slaying (2/24/06)

Senator Feinstein Warns Against Proposed Revisions to National Park Service Management Policies (2/23/06)

Senator Feinstein to Co-Sponsor DREAM Act (2/23/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Moratorium on Ports Deal (2/22/06)

Senator Feinstein Unveils Tough New Legislation Criminalizing the Construction or Financing of Border Tunnels (2/21/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Designation of Tule Lake World War II Internment Camp as a National Landmark (2/17/06)

Senators Feinstein, Boxer Urge Senate Leadership to Oppose Legislation Aimed at Weakening State Food Safety Laws (2/17/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Appropriations
Subcommittee to Preserve the Federal Community
Development Block Grant Program
(2/17/06)

Boxer, Feinstein And Capps Introduce Legislation To Protect California’s Coast From New Offshore Drilling (2/16/06)

Senators Feinstein, Schumer, Kerry, Boxer Seek to End Royalty Windfall for Oil Companies (2/16/06)

Senator Dianne Feinstein Urges Senate Support for
USA-Patriot Act Reauthorization
(2/16/06)

Senator Feinstein, Rep. Pombo Seek $50 Million for
California Perchlorate Contamination Cleanup
(2/16/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on Oxygenate Waiver (2/15/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Designation of Tule Lake World War II Internment Camp as a National Landmark (2/15/06)

Senator Feinstein Seeks End of Royalty Windfall for Oil Companies (2/14/06)

Senators Feinstein, Leahy and Kerry Sponsor Bill
to Increase Pay for Federal Judges
(2/10/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on President’s Plans to Sell-Off Over 85,000 Acres of California’s National Forests (2/10/06)

Talent-Feinstein Combat Meth Legislation Included
In Patriot Act Reauthorization Compromise
(2/10/06)

Senator Feinstein’s Statement on Patriot Act Reauthorization (2/9/06)

Senator Feinstein on President Bush Signing Budget
Reconciliation Bill: Bad News for California
(2/8/06)

Senators Feinstein, Collins and Snowe Seek to Guarantee Seniors Don’t Lose Coverage for Their Prescription Drugs (2/8/06)

Senator Feinstein and Congresswoman Harman
Stress Importance of CRS Intelligence Reports to
Help Oversight By Congress
(2/8/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein In Favor of Asbestos Trust Fund (2/7/06)

Senators Feinstein, Boxer Urge Bush Administration to
Reimburse California for Medicare Drug Costs
(2/7/06)

Senator Feinstein’s Statement on President Bush’s $2.77 Trillion FY2007 Budget (2/6/06)

36 Senators, Including Senator Feinstein,  Urge Gonzales To Appoint Special Counsel To Lead Abramoff Scandal Case (2/2/06)

Senator Feinstein Offers Legislation to Ensure that Seniors Don’t Lose Coverage for Their Prescription Drugs Under New Medicare Program (2/2/06)

Senators Lott and Feinstein Seek to Reform Earmark Process (2/2/06)

Questions by Senator Feinstein on President’s Wiretap Authorization (2/1/06)

Feinstein Urges EPA to Adopt Tougher Air Quality Standards for Annual Exposure Levels for Particulate Matter (2/1/06)

Senator Feinstein Seeks to Close “Revolving Door”
Between Congress and K Street
(2/1/06)

January

Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein On the State of the Union Address (1/31/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on Energy Industry Consolidation, Raising Pump Prices (1/31/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein On Ninth Circuit Abortion Ruling (1/31/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein On the Death of Coretta Scott King (1/31/06)

Feinstein Urges Timely, Fair Claims Processing for Santa Susanna Field Lab Employees Harmed by Radiation and Toxic Exposure (1/31/06)

Senator Feinstein to Vote No on Cloture for the
Nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
(1/27/06)

Senator Dianne Feinstein Details Her Reasons for Opposing Judge Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1/26/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein Criticizing EPA for Weak Perchlorate Remediation Standard (1/26/06)

Senators Feinstein Calls on President Bush to Provide Detailed Intelligence Briefing on NSA Domestic Surveillance Program (1/26/06)

Senator Feinstein and Governor Schwarzenegger Urge President to Fund Critical Flood Control Projects (1/25/06)

Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary Committee Vote on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1/24/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein on 9 th Circuit Court
Ruling Protecting Victims’ Rights
(1/24/06)

Sen. Feinstein Urges EPA to Complete Long-Delayed Safety Study on Small Engine Air Quality Regulations (1/19/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Administration to Provide Quick, Effective Federal Assistance to California Counties Affected by Winter Storms (1/19/06)

Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Emergency Legislation To Reimburse States for Medicare Prescription Costs (1/19/06)

Senator Feinstein Questions Ineligibility of San Diego for Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative Grants (1/13/06)

Senator Feinstein Announces $8.7 Million in FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Grants for Four California Cities (1/13/06)

Citing Health Emergency, Senator Feinstein Urges
 Bush Administration to Solve Medicare Drug Foul-ups
(1/13/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein in Recognition of
Martin Luther King Day
(1/13/06)

Senator Feinstein Seeks Explanation of Recent Counter Intelligence Field Activity Domestic Investigations (1/12/06)

Senator Feinstein Criticizes Defense Department for
Shirking Responsibility to Study Health Impact of
Perchlorate Contamination
(1/11/06)

Senator Feinstein Urges Attorney General to Engage in Good Faith Negotiations for Patriot Act Reauthorization (1/10/06)

Opening Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein
on the Nomination of Samuel A. Alito to be Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court
(1/9/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein in Advance of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings for Judge Samuel A. Alito (1/6/06)

Statement by Senator Feinstein on the Governor’s Proposed Investment in California Infrastructure (1/5/06)

FEMA Awards California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection $5.6 Million Grant for 2004 Fire in Shasta County (1/5/06)

Senators Feinstein, Boxer, Bipartisan Group of 6 California Representatives Urge FEMA, SBA to Assist in Prompt Preliminary Assessment of Northern California Flood Damage (1/3/06)

Statement of Senator Feinstein on Changes to Homeland Security Grant Funding (1/3/06)

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