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An Update From Senator Dianne Feinstein

March 27, 2017

 

SUPREME COURT NOMINATION

 

“Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing, Day 1” (March 20, 2017)

During Day 1 of the Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination hearing, Senator Feinstein’s opening remarks addressed the real-life consequences of the Supreme Court and its importance on Americans’ everyday lives. To watch highlights of her opening remarks, CLICK HERE.

 

“Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing, Day 2” (March 21, 2017)

During Day 2 of the Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination hearing, Senator Feinstein asked Judge Neil Gorsuch about his work on national security issues, gun violence and workers’ rights. To watch highlights of her opening remarks, CLICK HERE.

 

 

“Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing, Day 3” (March 22, 2017)

During Day 3 of the Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination hearing, Senator Feinstein asked Judge Neil Gorsuch about gun violence laws, his “originalist” judicial philosophy and right-to-die issues. To watch her full round of questioning, CLICK HERE.

 

FEINSTEIN ON REPEAL OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

 

 “Obamacare replacement is bill no Democrat can support” (March 18, 2017)
 By Dianne Feinstein, East Bay Times                        

“At its most basic, the Republican plan slashes the subsidies that allow low- and middle-income families to buy health insurance while cutting taxes for the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans, those who make more than $200,000 annually.” To read the op-ed, CLICK HERE

 

 GOP Health Care Bill Will Gut Medicaid (March 22, 2017)

“The Republican health care plan would end Medicaid as we know it. California’s Health and Human Services Agency today provided a clear picture of how these changes would affect the state. As expected, they would devastate the budget.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

GOP Health Care Bill Will Harm Women (March 15, 2017)

“The Republican plan would hold our state hostage by denying tax credits to Californians unless the state changes its law—even though the Affordable Care Act adheres to federal law. This is a punitive policy that would cause significant harm to women in my state and we are doing all we can to defeat it.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

           

GOP Health Care Bill Means Millions Without Insurance (March 13, 2017)           

“The Republican plan would result in 14 million fewer Americans having health insurance next year. By 2026, 24 million fewer Americans would have health insurance than under current law. This is a recipe for disaster.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE 

 

KEY VOTES 

 

Nomination of David Friedman, U.S. Ambassador to Israel (March 23, 2017)
 Voted NO            

“On issue after issue facing Israel, Mr. Friedman takes extreme positions that will move the two parties further from peace. … President Trump nominated someone completely unfit to serve as our ambassador to Israel. I cannot in good conscience support this nomination.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

“David Friedman unfit to be ambassador to Israel” (March 6, 2017)
 By Dianne Feinstein, San Francisco Chronicle

“In David Friedman, President Trump has nominated someone who lacks the necessary temperament to serve in such a crucial position. His divisive rhetoric and dangerous positions are contrary to long-held policy and would undermine our national security by further inflaming tensions in the region.” To read the op-ed, CLICK HERE

 

KEY OVERSIGHT ACTIONS

 

Feinstein Calls for Humane Treatment of Immigrant Families (March 15, 2017)

“Separating children from their mothers, when they arrive in a country they do not know, is not in the best interests of the child and will likely have lasting traumatic effects on children… When children come into contact with federal officials, they must be afforded fair and humane treatment. We have both a moral and legal obligation to treat children humanely while they are in our custody.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

Feinstein Introduces Bill to Rescind Second Muslim Travel Ban (March 13, 2017)

“President Trump’s discriminatory executive order isn’t about strengthening our national security. It’s a transparent effort to fulfill his campaign promise to implement a ‘Muslim Ban.’” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

KEY STATEMENTS

 

Feinstein: Comey Testimony Reinforces Need for Thorough Investigation (March 20, 2017)

“Director Comey today confirmed some of the key information he told Chairman Grassley and me in a private briefing last week: There is no evidence that Trump Tower was wiretapped and there is an active investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, including possible ties to Donald Trump’s campaign.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

Feinstein Opposes Weakening Vehicle Pollution Standards (March 15, 2017)

“Now is not the time to move backward. We have the right to breathe clean air, and our children have the right to inherit a stable climate. I will fight any attempt to weaken the standards. I’m profoundly disappointed and opposed to this unnecessary directive.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

Feinstein Criticizes Firing of U.S. Attorneys (March 10, 2017)

“In January, I met with Vice President Pence and White House Counsel Donald McGahn and asked specifically whether all U.S. attorneys would be fired at once. Mr. McGahn told me that the transition would be done in an orderly fashion to preserve continuity. Clearly this is not the case. I’m very concerned about the effect of this sudden and unexpected decision on federal law enforcement.” To read the press release, CLICK HERE

 

KEEPING INFORMED

You can find more press releases, commentary and information on issues at my website, feinstein.senate.gov. And please visit YouTube, Facebook and Twitter for more ways to stay informed. 

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