I think knowing who does what and how we can coordinate better in this time of shrinking resources is absolutely essential.
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.
I think Dr. Shah has brought such strong leadership and demanded more accountability to USAID.
I just would add that I have recently talked to people who are very involved with Radio Free Europe, and all of our work in Africa and throughout the world, and I think it is public relations that is pretty important, just letting people…
I believe that people who disagree on this issue can and should do more to prevent unintended pregnancies.
I am very concerned, however, about the current staffing levels and training of personnel.
I do think it is an improvement, and I am hopeful about the potential for U.N. Women.
I have been very concerned not just with the banks, but in all of our foreign aid programs--and domestic programs, too on the whole issue of fraud, corruption, transparency.
It is critical to leverage every cent of taxpayer dollars and demonstrate it is spent effectively and efficiently.
I envision this economic development project with the school, with a health center, with literacy programs and food programs.
I would like to pursue further what we are doing in Haiti, because the feedback I am getting is that it is moving much too slowly.
I am very concerned that budget cuts will imperil the Agency's efforts to regain the expertise to be the premier development agency in the world.





