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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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Nov 18, 2009

I commend him for speaking out on this commonsense issue.

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Nov 18, 2009

We certainly cannot allow loopholes to be the means for Mexican drug cartels to operate.

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Nov 18, 2009

So frankly, it is an outrage, in my judgment, that our gun laws hinder the ability of Federal agencies to protect the public.

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Nov 18, 2009

Many of us are very concerned. I was in Mexico several months ago. And I think the President is just working so hard trying to make a difference.

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May 13, 2009

Girl Scouts strongly supports H.R. 2276, The Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act or IMPACT Act.

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Feb 25, 2009

Well, that is pretty depressing news.

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Feb 25, 2009

We really need some better communications with Mexico.

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Feb 25, 2009

I have been talking about it since I came to Congress, especially after the last disaster.

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Feb 25, 2009

Would you recommend to Janet Napolitano that you streamline the various components into one prominent office?

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Feb 25, 2009

I would strongly suggest that we get an in-depth briefing on this issue.

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Feb 25, 2009

Well, before I get to my question, which is directly following up on Sam Farr's point, I want to make two comments.

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