http://www.mail.com/people/2824-barbara-boxer.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/2824-barbara-boxer.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2144122-bill-to-revamp-military-justice-faces-uphill-fight.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Ambitious legislation to stanch the growing number of sexual assaults in the armed forces by overhauling the military justice system faces an uncertain future due to vigorous objections from senior Defense Department leaders and key members of Congress who are concerned the proposed changes go too far. The bill crafted by Sen. Kirsten Gi... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:59:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2144122-bill-to-revamp-military-justice-faces-uphill-fight.html 2013-06-11T22:59:04Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2138502-san-onofre-nuke-plant-to-close-bitter-fight.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The demise of California's San Onofre nuclear power plant began with an attempt to fix it. A $670 million equipment swap in 2009 and 2010 went haywire, leaving Southern California Edison on Friday with two idle reactors, more than $500 million in bills and a federal decision on a possible restart nowhere in sight. Th... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:54:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2138502-san-onofre-nuke-plant-to-close-bitter-fight.html 2013-06-08T15:54:37Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2136442-calif-utility-to-close-troubled-nuclear-plant.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a jolt to the nation's nuclear power industry, Southern California's San Onofre plant was shut down Friday for good after its owners surrendered in a costly and drawn-out fight over whether it was too damaged to operate safely. The twin reactors — situated along the Pacific Coast in the densely populated corridor of millions of peopl... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:24:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2136442-calif-utility-to-close-troubled-nuclear-plant.html 2013-06-07T22:24:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2120384-rape-victim-retaliation-prevalent-military.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — Stacey Thompson had just been stationed at a Marine Corps base in Japan when she said her sergeant laced her drinks with drugs, raped her in his barracks and then dumped her onto a street outside a nightclub at 4 a.m. The 19-year-old lance corporal was not afraid to speak up. She reported it to her superiors but little happened. She said ... Fri, 31 May 2013 21:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2120384-rape-victim-retaliation-prevalent-military.html 2013-05-31T21:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2113676-ap-exclusive-boxer-wants-probe-troubled-plant.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer wants the Justice Department to investigate if California utility executives deceived federal regulators about an equipment swap at the San Onofre nuclear power plant that eventually led to a radiation leak, The Associated Press has learned. The California Democrat obtained a 2004 internal letter written by a sen... Tue, 28 May 2013 13:07:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2113676-ap-exclusive-boxer-wants-probe-troubled-plant.html 2013-05-28T13:07:29Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2087620-senate-votes-to-extend-federal-water-projects-law.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday put aside its partisan differences to extend the federal government's main water resources law, which promotes investment in port improvements, flood protection, dam and levee projects and environmental restoration. The smooth passage of the Water Resources Development Act on a 83-14 vote was in sharp contrast to ... Wed, 15 May 2013 16:23:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2087620-senate-votes-to-extend-federal-water-projects-law.html 2013-05-15T16:23:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2074572-senators-seek-ban-renting-recalled-vehicles.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Rental companies would be barred from leasing or selling vehicles to consumers that are under a manufacturer's recall until the defect is fixed under a bill introduced Thursday by a bipartisan group of senators. Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats Chuck Schumer of New York, Barbara Boxer of California and Claire McCaskill o... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:14:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2074572-senators-seek-ban-renting-recalled-vehicles.html 2013-05-09T19:14:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074052-republicans-boycott-committee-vote-epa-nominee.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans boycotted Thursday a scheduled committee vote on President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. All eight GOP members of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee failed to show up at the meeting to consider the nomination of Gina McCarthy, who currently heads the EPA's air pollution... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:21:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2074052-republicans-boycott-committee-vote-epa-nominee.html 2013-05-09T18:21:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2072010-senate-rejects-firearms-federal-lands.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to expand the use of firearms on some of the nation's most frequently visited federal lands, handing gun control advocates a modest success. The measure, backed by the National Rifle Association, represented one of two efforts Wednesday by gun rights supporters to take the offensive in Congress. Ac... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:13:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2072010-senate-rejects-firearms-federal-lands.html 2013-05-08T22:13:12Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2013704-tofu-towhit-senators-discuss-epa-email-aliases.html WASHINGTON (AP) — To whom? ToWhit? Tofu? Senators sidetracked their confirmation hearing Thursday for Gina McCarthy, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss secret government email addresses that have been used by senior EPA officials for at least a decade. The agency's inspector general is investigating Re... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:05:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2013704-tofu-towhit-senators-discuss-epa-email-aliases.html 2013-04-11T21:05:34Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2010340-alert-to-congress-nuclear-evacuation-bog.html Regulators and congressional investigators clashed Wednesday over a new report warning that in the event of an accident at a nuclear plant, panicking residents from outside the official evacuation zone might jam the roads and prevent others from escaping. The report by the Government Accountability Office, which acts as the investigative arm of Congress, ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:08:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2010340-alert-to-congress-nuclear-evacuation-bog.html 2013-04-10T20:08:42Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1964042-correction-budget-battle-story.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story March 19 about budget legislation, The Associated Press misidentified Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as a Democrat. He is a Republican. A corrected version of the story is below: Progress slows on bill to avoid shutdown Squabble over spending cuts slows progress on bill to avoid government shutdown By DAVID ESPO AP Special Corres... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:29:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1964042-correction-budget-battle-story.html 2013-03-20T12:29:47Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1951342-panel-criticizes-military-sexual-assault-cases.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stinging rebuke of the military's efforts to curb sexual assault, members of a Senate panel hammered Defense Department officials on Wednesday for making too little progress in combating the crimes and failing to improve a military justice system that victims described as slow and uncaring. During a two-part hearing, the panel heard... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:50:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1951342-panel-criticizes-military-sexual-assault-cases.html 2013-03-13T21:50:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1949946-victim-calls-decision-assault-case-shocking.html WASHINGTON (AP) — An advocacy group says the victim in an Air Force sexual assault case is shocked and disappointed by a general's decision to dismiss the charges against the officer found guilty of the crime by a jury and sentenced to a year in prison. At a Capitol Hill press conference on Tuesday, a representative from Protect Our Defenders read portion... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:06:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1949946-victim-calls-decision-assault-case-shocking.html 2013-03-12T22:06:12Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1948066-senate-panel-approves-gun-background-check.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats gave a boost Tuesday to the pillar of President Barack Obama's plans for reducing gun violence, pushing a bill requiring nearly universal federal background checks for firearms buyers through the Senate Judiciary Committee over solid Republican opposition. The proposal still faces a difficult path through Congress, where GOP la... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:45:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1948066-senate-panel-approves-gun-background-check.html 2013-03-12T21:45:01Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1946862-hagel-to-review-air-force-sexual-assault-case.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A case involving an Air Force general who dismissed charges against a lieutenant colonel convicted of sexual assault will be reviewed at the top levels of the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a letter released Monday. But it's seemed unlikely that the ruling would be changed. Hagel said that under military law, neither he ... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:24:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1946862-hagel-to-review-air-force-sexual-assault-case.html 2013-03-12T00:24:49Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1944490-nuclear-chief-us-plants-safer-japan-crisis.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Two years after the nuclear crisis in Japan, the top U.S. regulator says American nuclear power plants are safer than ever, though not trouble-free. A watchdog group calls that assessment overly rosy. "The performance is quite good," Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Allison Macfarlane said in an interview with The Associated Press.... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:35:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1944490-nuclear-chief-us-plants-safer-japan-crisis.html 2013-03-10T17:35:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1937444-senate-panel-casts-years-votes-gun-curbs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In Congress' first gun votes since the Newtown, Conn., nightmare, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to toughen federal penalties against illegal firearms purchases, even as senators signaled that a deep partisan divide remained over gun curbs. The Democratic-led panel voted 11-7 to impose penalties of up to 25 years for peopl... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:14:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1937444-senate-panel-casts-years-votes-gun-curbs.html 2013-03-07T22:14:46Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1914992-senate-panel-to-write-gun-bills-week.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee seems all but certain to start voting on an assault weapons ban and other gun curbs next week, Congress' first roll calls in response to the Newtown, Conn., slayings of 26 students and staff at an elementary school in December. The Democratic-written bills largely follow President Barack Obama's proposals f... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:36:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1914992-senate-panel-to-write-gun-bills-week.html 2013-02-25T23:36:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1874742-operator-calif-nuke-plant-disputes-safety-claim.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The utility that runs the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant on the California coast sharply denied Thursday that it was aware of equipment problems linked to a 2012 tube break that released a trace of radiation. On Wednesday, Sen. Barbara Boxer pressed federal regulators to open an investigation at the plant after uncovering docum... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1874742-operator-calif-nuke-plant-disputes-safety-claim.html 2013-02-07T12:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1873274-senator-wants-probe-san-onofre-nuke-plant.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Sen. Barbara Boxer pressed federal regulators Wednesday to open a probe at the shuttered San Onofre nuclear power plant after uncovering documents that she said suggest the utility that runs it took shortcuts that compromised safety. The seaside plant located between San Diego and Los Angeles hasn't produced electricity in mo... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1873274-senator-wants-probe-san-onofre-nuke-plant.html 2013-02-07T02:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1838334-senate-chair-count-up-hagel-vote-hearing.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Senate Republicans said Tuesday they would reserve judgment on Chuck Hagel's nomination until after his confirmation hearing next week, a positive sign for President Barack Obama's choice to head the Defense Department. Hagel, who already has drawn strong opposition from six Senate Republicans, continued his outreach to lawmakers on ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1838334-senate-chair-count-up-hagel-vote-hearing.html 2013-01-22T23:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1836898-obama-climate-pledge-faces-test-oil-pipeline.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental groups say President Barack Obama's warning about climate change will soon be tested as he decides whether to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast. Obama pledged in his inaugural speech Monday to respond to what he called the threat of climate change, saying: "Failure to do so would betray our ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1836898-obama-climate-pledge-faces-test-oil-pipeline.html 2013-01-22T20:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1832198-same-sex-military-couples-struggle-recognition.html RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sgt. Karen Alexander fought for her country in Iraq, but back home she often feels the U.S. Army is fighting against her. Married to another female soldier with a 4-year-old son, Alexander is denied the same housing allowance and other family-friendly benefits she would be entitled to if married to a man. As far as Uncle Sam is concer... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1832198-same-sex-military-couples-struggle-recognition.html 2013-01-19T17:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1829252-hagel-pick-test-senate-presidential-choices.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In the middle of a bitter fight over a Republican president's nominee for defense secretary, a former White House occupant pleaded with senators to give the president his choice for the Pentagon job. "Unless there is conclusive evidence against the nominee, the Senate should respect the right of a new president to choose the men and wome... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1829252-hagel-pick-test-senate-presidential-choices.html 2013-01-18T15:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1827922-maine-sen-king-strong-reason-to-oppose-hagel.html BOSTON (AP) — Maine Sen. Angus King said Thursday that he sees no strong reason to oppose President Barack Obama's pick for secretary of defense. The newly elected senator, an independent, said in an interview with The Associated Press that he won't make a final decision on former Sen. Chuck Hagel's nomination until confirmation hearings are finished. Kin... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1827922-maine-sen-king-strong-reason-to-oppose-hagel.html 2013-01-17T22:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1821274-schumer-boxer-to-hagel-pentagons-job.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Hagel secured the backing of two of the staunchest pro-Israel Senate Democrats in a clear boost to the Republican's prospects of becoming President Barack Obama's next defense secretary. Sens. Chuck Schumer of New York and Barbara Boxer of California said Tuesday that they had spoken extensively with Hagel and he had addressed thei... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1821274-schumer-boxer-to-hagel-pentagons-job.html 2013-01-15T23:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1778470-lawmakers-officials-tangle-libya-raid.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department on Thursday acknowledged major weaknesses in security and errors in judgment exposed in a scathing independent report on the deadly Sept. 11 assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya. Two top State officials appealed to Congress to fully fund requests to ensure diplomats and embassies are safe. Testifying before ... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1778470-lawmakers-officials-tangle-libya-raid.html 2012-12-20T21:05:00Z