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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.
I would like to thank distinguished Ranking Member Bishop. I would like to thank Chairman Culberson. I would like to thank Chairman Rogers. I would like to thank all of the outstanding staffs for putting together a really good bipartisan…
So, my colleagues, with a balanced deficit reduction plan, we could establish an alternative allocation that would sufficiently fund our priorities and allow us to follow regular order for the appropriations process. Instead of my friends…
The MilCon-VA bill should be one of the least controversial measures this committee considers. I am deeply disappointed that instead of seeking to pass the most bipartisan bill possible, some would prefer to weigh down the bill that funds…
The bill, which takes several steps related to the shameful veterans claims backlog, would hire 94 additional claims processors; provide $155 million for the Veterans Benefit Management System and $136 million for the Veterans Claims…
I ask unanimous consent to insert my statement into the Record opposing the GOP's dubious Mother's Day gift--more work and less pay for working moms. Happy Mother's Day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
I would hope--and I will conclude, Mr. Chairman--that the FDA would consider prioritizing its oversight.
I certainly hope, Mr. Chairman, we can continue to work together to resolve this huge challenge.
We must replace reckless, indiscriminate cuts with a renewed focus on jobs, economic growth, and a balanced fiscal package.
I hope you are looking carefully at how these rules will be imposed, really understanding some of the aggregation, food hubs...
The repercussions of congressional inaction to replace the sequester are clear at the FDA.
I do hope we can work together on both sides of the aisle to resolve the sequester, because to see the potential impact on people who really cannot take it is devastating.
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