Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California

She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…

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Governor Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Senate Seat

Former advisor to Kamala Harris to serve the remainder of late Senator Feinstein’s term. Governor Gavin Newsom of California has appointed Laphonza Butler to complete the remaining 17…

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Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead at Age 90 

She had served in the Senate since 1992.  After suffering months of declining health, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California passed away Thursday night. The San Francisco native had been…

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Senator Feinstein Hospitalized After Fall

Her injuries were not serious and she has returned home.  A spokesperson for California Senator Dianne Feinstein said the 90-year-old was hospitalized briefly as a precautionary measure after…

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Legislator Says Congress Needs to Address Infirm Legislators 

She suggests the creation of “forward-looking policies.” Representative Katie Porter of California expressed concern for fellow legislators who are aging, dealing with serious health issues, and could be…

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Senator Feinstein Returning to Washington

Illness has kept her away from the Senate since February.  Senator Dianne Feinstein of California is en route back to Washington, D.C. The senator, who is 89 years old,…

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Senator Fetterman Returns to Capitol Hill after Hospitalization

Minority Leader McConnell also returned to Senate this week. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania returned to the Senate after his hospitalization in mid-February. He had checked himself in…

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Senator Feinstein Hospitalized with Shingles 

She hopes to return to Washington later this month.  Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, has been hospitalized in San Francisco where she is receiving treatment for…

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