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Nita Lowey

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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.

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Mar 24, 2014

This approach is nonsense. The SEC is entirely fee-funded, and, as such, providing adequate funding authority will not take a dime of U.S. Taxpayer dollars, nor will it have any impact on the deficit or the debt.

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Mar 24, 2014

I worry that the Republican majority's budget restrictions on the SEC are purposely intended to make it more difficult for the SEC to do its job.

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Mar 12, 2014

I would just suggest to you that you look at that very carefully.

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Mar 12, 2014

With today's volatile environment, it is increasingly difficult to most effectively shape the Army for the future. And we need to work together to ensure this budget allows the Army to meet our national security goals despite uncertainty…

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Mar 12, 2014

The Army faces great funding shortfalls due to sequestration, and while a partial restoration of funds in the fiscal year 2014 budget will help recoup some of the lost readiness, tough choices remain in the Army's budget proposal for…

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Mar 12, 2014

We think there may be some encouraging news in this in that victims are feeling more confident that they can come forward without harassment.

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Mar 12, 2014

Sexual assault and harassment continues to plague the military.

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Mar 11, 2014

But you notice, when I said, what have you accomplished since 1996, pretty silent here, other than facilitating, perpetuating--well, I----

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Mar 11, 2014

I have so many other questions, but in the limited time, because the Congressman was kind enough to bring up this issue of Kibera again.

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Mar 11, 2014

It is our responsibility as leaders to bring together other donors.

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Mar 11, 2014

If you could answer that thoroughly.

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Mar 11, 2014

I remain deeply troubled about the impact on personal freedom and public health.

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