The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barbara-boxer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Barbara Boxer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barbara-boxer/ 32 32 Clinton’s lead in popular vote continues to widen https://www.timesofisrael.com/clintons-lead-in-popular-vote-continues-to-widen/ Mon, 21 Nov 2016 06:45:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1503701 As some call for end to Electoral College, former Democratic nominee's margin grows to more than 1.7 million votes

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]]> Barbara Boxer introduces legislation to dump Electoral College https://www.timesofisrael.com/barbara-boxer-introduces-legislation-to-dump-electoral-college/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:08:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1501688 As she nears end of her Senate career, California lawmaker proposes bill to reform electoral process

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]]> Democratic convention’s second night was all about the (Jewish) women https://www.timesofisrael.com/democratic-conventions-second-night-was-all-about-the-jewish-women/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 02:00:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1435695 Debra Messing, Lena Dunham, Idina Menzel, Madeleine Albright and Elizabeth Banks help Clinton put 'the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet'

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]]> 7 Jewish lawmakers could tilt the scales on Iran deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-lawmakers-shut-out-noise-as-they-consider-iran-deal/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:17:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1223842 Critical group of members of Congress shut out the noise as they consider how to vote on nuclear accord

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]]> Backing off rhetoric, GOP hopeful Rubio supports Iran bill bargain https://www.timesofisrael.com/backing-off-rhetoric-gop-hopeful-rubio-supports-iran-bill-bargain/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:25:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1167244 Florida senator says he may still demand measure include Iranian recognition of Israel when law goes for full Senate vote

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]]> Elie Wiesel to attend Netanyahu speech to Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/elie-wiesel-to-attend-netanyahu-speech-to-congress/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 04:13:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1137392&preview_id=1137392 In full-page ad, Nobel Prize winner expresses firm support for 'keeping weapons from those who preach death to Israel and America'

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]]> More black lawmakers shunning Netanyahu address https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-black-lawmakers-shunning-netanyahu-address/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:06:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1136953 Many Jewish representatives criticize PM's speech to Congress, but most plan to attend

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]]> Boxer won’t run for Senate in 2016 https://www.timesofisrael.com/boxer-wont-run-for-senate-in-2016/ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:10:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1118425 Veteran Jewish Democratic congresswoman from California announces retirement from political life ahead of upcoming elections

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]]> Congress to pass landmark Israel partnership bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/congress-to-pass-landmark-israel-partnership-bill/ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:59:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1100835 Bipartisan legislation, which has been a focus of AIPAC lobbying, will strengthen defense, energy cooperation

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]]> Senate okays US-Israel Strategic Partnership bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-okays-us-israel-strategic-partnership-bill/ Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:53:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1066548 Legislation brands Israel 'major partner,' increases US weapons stockpiles in Israel, presages more cooperation in defense, energy, agriculture

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]]> US lawmakers lambaste Kerry over ‘apartheid’ remarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-lambaste-kerry-over-apartheid-remarks/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 07:56:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=967074 Sen. Ted Cruz calls for secretary of state's resignation in wake of comments saying Israel risks following path of South Africa

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]]> Senate bids to save ancient Iraqi Jewish archive https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-oks-resolution-to-save-ancient-jewish-archive/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:00:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=864428 Time is running out for State Dept. to renegotiate the status of the massive collection before it's returned to Iraq in June

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]]> Obama touts Iran deal as ‘right move, good for Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-touts-iran-deal-as-right-move-for-all/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:11:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=763110 'This is not politics. These are not games, and the stakes are extraordinarily high,' president tells Democratic leaders

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]]> White House unsure plan to waive visas for Israelis will fly https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-unsure-plan-to-waive-visas-for-israelis-will-fly/ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:50:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=596394 Some lawmakers and administration officials concerned that Arab-Americans would still be barred from entering Israel

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]]> US lawmakers blast critics of visa waivers for Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-blast-critics-of-visa-waivers-for-israelis/ Tue, 21 May 2013 05:25:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=514390 Pro-Palestinian groups campaign against granting Israelis unfettered access to the US, citing ‘discriminatory’ security procedures at Ben Gurion Airport

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