BARBARA BOXER
Name: Barbara Levy Boxer
Born: 11 November 1940 Brooklyn, New York
Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is an American politician and the
current junior U.S. Senator from the State of California.
A member of the Democratic Party, Boxer was first elected to the U.S. Senate in
1992, becoming one of the first two female Jewish senators, along with Dianne
Feinstein. Throughout her career, Boxer has been a vocal advocate for
environmental issues, abortion rights, gun control, and medical research. She is
generally classified as a progressive or liberal in the left wing of her party
and is often in conflict with conservative groups. Her electoral margins have
increased each time she has sought re-election. With the 110th Congress
convening, Boxer has taken position as Chairwoman of the Senate Environment and
Public Works Committee. She is the first woman to chair the Committee.
She has held the position of Chief Deputy Whip in Minority, and as of January 4,
2007, is the Chief Deputy Whip in Majority.
Name: Barbara Levy Boxer
Born: 11 November 1940 Brooklyn, New York
Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is an American politician and the
current junior U.S. Senator from the State of California.
A member of the Democratic Party, Boxer was first elected to the U.S. Senate in
1992, becoming one of the first two female Jewish senators, along with Dianne
Feinstein. Throughout her career, Boxer has been a vocal advocate for
environmental issues, abortion rights, gun control, and medical research. She is
generally classified as a progressive or liberal in the left wing of her party
and is often in conflict with conservative groups. Her electoral margins have
increased each time she has sought re-election. With the 110th Congress
convening, Boxer has taken position as Chairwoman of the Senate Environment and
Public Works Committee. She is the first woman to chair the Committee.
She has held the position of Chief Deputy Whip in Minority, and as of January 4,
2007, is the Chief Deputy Whip in Majority.