“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
I had a disagreement, in fact, it was a battle, with Representative Jay Dickey in opposition to his amendment that placed a chilling effect on CDC research on injury and death due to firearms.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York
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Lowey reflects on past conflicts over gun research restrictions.

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