Mar 16, 2011
One of our highest priorities and one that I believe is shared by all of us on the subcommittee is to reduce Medicare fraud.
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 9, 2011
What the Republicans are doing in this bill is slashing education and health services vital to our long-term economic success.
Mar 9, 2011
The wife works as a beautician, does nails. The husband is an architect, a trained architect. He is working in the pizza parlor across the street because he cannot find a job.
Mar 9, 2011
While one side is seeking to slash the most important student financial aid program, the other is prioritizing initiatives to further educate students.
Mar 9, 2011
I just fundamentally believe our schools should be open 12, 13, 14 hours a day, with a wide variety of after-school programming.
Mar 9, 2011
But overall, I felt we had to start and try and work in a bipartisan way, and I do want to work together with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
Mar 9, 2011
I am very pleased that the administration proposed to increase funding for Pell. This is a perfect example of contrasting priorities.
Mar 9, 2011
I would just say to my colleagues that to me, the most important thing is helping our young people get that education.
Mar 9, 2011
We have got to help our young people get that education they need and go to college.
Mar 9, 2011
it eliminates all funding for Title X family planning, and despite the fact that every dollar that is spent on publicly supported family planning saves nearly $4 in Medicaid costs, if our goal is to cut spending, it is reckless to…
Mar 9, 2011
It wouldn't create a single job. It would hurt Federal programs essential to economic growth and compromise our security.
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