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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 2, 2011

Maybe we should just make it clear, 'You are out of the program.' I think 'business as usual' is a bad lesson to send.

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Mar 2, 2011

Women in developing countries should be able to plan the number and spacing of their children, a goal that leads to healthier mothers and children.

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Mar 2, 2011

I have been committed and I think all of us around this table are committed to enforcing tough sanctions, both bilateral and multilateral, to stop Iran in its tracks.

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Mar 2, 2011

Last September, the administration issued the first Presidential Policy Directive on Global Development, and the President made absolutely clear that the mission of the U.S. global development policy is to promote broad-based economic…

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Mar 2, 2011

I have been a strong advocate for a community of learning.

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Mar 2, 2011

In the 21st century, the idea that the United States can or should isolate itself from the international community is both unrealistic and shortsighted.

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Mar 2, 2011

Given the budget crunch, and given the bipartisan focus on making every dollar count, I think this kind of information is absolutely essential for those of us who believe in the important work that you and your agency are doing.

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Mar 2, 2011

I just want to say, Madam Chair, this would really be an amazing opportunity, because we don't have al Qaeda in Haiti, you don't have the terrorists concerns.

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Feb 18, 2011

I just want to make it very clear that none of us are making a statement that the U.N. can solve all the problems in the world. But I want to reiterate again a comment that my good friend Mr. Moran made: If we are going to put a cocoon…

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Feb 18, 2011

The Broun amendment would withhold U.S.- assessed contributions to the U.N., directly contravening U.S. treaty obligations and national security interests. It would isolate the U.S., cripple U.S. diplomatic efforts globally, weaken our…

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Feb 18, 2011

I rise against the Stearns amendment because it would exacerbate security vulnerabilities at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The United Nations Capital Master Plan addresses a number of serious life safety and security…

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