Feb 26, 2013
I am particularly concerned about the impact of sequestration on our Nation's busiest airports, including LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark.
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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Feb 25, 2013
I cannot condone the use of taxpayer dollars to defend a discriminatory law at any time.
Feb 25, 2013
I sometimes think maybe we would be better having us stay home and work with our constituents and solve their problems.
Feb 25, 2013
It seems to me certainly based upon what is happening around the country... that the Congress of the United States... was mandated or made a decision to intervene against the path of history.
Feb 10, 2013
It will be impossible to avoid significant employee furloughs requiring a reduction in air travel to a level that can be safely managed by the remaining staff and causing delays and disruptions across the country.
Jan 15, 2013
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price).
Jan 15, 2013
Legal aid offices in Sandy-affected areas are experiencing a huge increase in requests for civil legal assistance that is directly related to the storm and its aftermath. The Legal Services Corporation exists precisely to help meet the…
Jan 15, 2013
This amendment increases funding for the National Cemetery Association account by $1 million, offset by reductions in the SBA Disaster Loan Program. As I understand it, the gentlewoman has heard from her constituents that these additional…
Jan 15, 2013
It is a pleasure for me to yield 2 minutes to Ranking Member Visclosky of the Defense Appropriations Committee.
Jan 15, 2013
I thank the gentleman. I would also like to confirm my understanding that this language would only preclude use of appropriated funds if the expenses in question were actually reimbursed by the formal self-insurance plan. In other words…
Jan 15, 2013
Well, first of all, I want to thank the chairman, Mr. Rogers, who's been a good friend for so many years. I look forward to working together in a bipartisan way so we can work everything out before and serve the American people. And I…
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