Jan 18, 2018
Since President Trump's draconian budget was released, Democrats have warned Republicans that a bipartisan budget agreement was needed to adequately invest in American families and communities. Without a budget agreement, programs as…
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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Jan 18, 2018
I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal).
Jan 18, 2018
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Democratic leader.
Dec 7, 2017
It is extremely regrettable that we find ourselves here today. Democrats have said all year that there must be a deal to raise statutory budget caps in a manner that allows responsible investments in both defense and nondefense priorities…
Oct 12, 2017
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum), the ranking member of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. (Ms. McCOLLUM asked and was given permission to revise and extend her…
Oct 12, 2017
I am pleased to be here with my partner, our chairman, Mr. Frelinghuysen. I know that he understands, as we all do, this is not a Republican or Democratic issue. This is our responsibility, to face the tremendous challenge that we see…
Oct 12, 2017
I am very pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the ranking member of the Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Oct 12, 2017
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Roybal-Allard), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee.
Oct 4, 2017
I thank Ranking Member Yarmuth for the time to speak in opposition to the Republican budget. As ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, I am really perplexed as to why the majority continues their assault on American excellence…
Sep 12, 2017
In closing, this amendment would irresponsibly cut staffing by 10 percent at an agency responsible for the safety and health of our Nation's coal miners. Mr. Chairman, lives are at stake. Mr. Chairman, I strongly oppose this amendment, I…
Sep 12, 2017
Knowing, Mr. Chairman, of the gentleman's commitment to families, and I know that the gentleman's family is committed to their children, I am totally shocked that this amendment will be addressed tonight on the floor of the House. This…
Sep 12, 2017
I, too, appreciate the chairman's comments, and I do hope, during this process, we will respond to this important request. I rise in support of this amendment. The underlying bill cuts the Department of Labor's Youth Employment Program…
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