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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.
The Republican do-nothing leadership has an opportunity to do something--something very important--today to help the more than 17 million Americans who were devastated by Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst storms in U.S. history, more than…
I truly feel betrayed this evening. I left this floor with an understanding that this bill was going to be brought to the floor. One of Congress' most basic responsibilities is to help families, communities, and businesses recover. Yet…
And I congratulate you on the wisdom which you generously share with all of us. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the bill. Instead of putting forth a serious, comprehensive, and balanced deficit reduction plan, the Republicans…
I will use my time to observe a minute of silence for the Munich 11 who lost their lives at the 1972 Olympic Games. Thank you. ____________________
During rollcall vote No. 504 on H.R. 6082, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the…
Earlier today, the Appropriations Committee voted to report the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill to the full House. This bill makes an insufficient investment in our national transportation system in part because the…
While I appreciate language in the bill set aside for high threat areas, I fear that it's simply insufficient to combat the threats we know are facing our most populated cities. This motion simply raises the floor that must be spent…
I would like to thank Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member Price for their bipartisan work on this legislation. The fiscal year 2013 Homeland Security appropriations bill would make smart investments in our national security…
Let me thank my outstanding colleague from the State of Florida, Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz. I personally want to express my appreciation for the work you have done to make this day a reality so that we can all acknowledge Jewish…
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I would increase it because not only is it the global leader in innovative life-saving biomedical research...
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