Sep 7, 2017
I want to express my appreciation to my colleague who is always there to speak out against injustice and to help respond to the tremendous challenges we have. I was as shocked as the gentleman had been, frankly, on the recent actions in…
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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Sep 7, 2017
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 92 Offered by Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia The…
Sep 7, 2017
There is bipartisan consensus that our foreign assistance should be as effective and efficient as possible. That is why I am deeply concerned that several amendments offered by myself and my colleagues to address the destructive policies…
Sep 7, 2017
The comments of a single individual should not be an excuse to eliminate funding for an entire institution. My understanding is that individual has already offered her resignation. The United States Institute of Peace is one of the best…
Sep 6, 2017
I am delighted to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Roybal-Allard), a very distinguished ranking member from the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the Appropriations Committee.
Sep 6, 2017
I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green).
Sep 6, 2017
I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), who we know was struggling with her fellow Texans and trying to be as helpful as she could during this horrible, horrible disaster. {time} 1045
Sep 6, 2017
Before I yield to our next speaker, I would just thank Mr. Culberson. I just want to thank you, Mr. Culberson, because, of course, we are all totally supportive of this aid package, but I remember that you were the only Member from the…
Sep 6, 2017
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), a member of the Appropriations Committee.
Sep 6, 2017
I am very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Quigley), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.
Jul 27, 2017
I wish we were considering bills under regular order, but I hope that in the weeks ahead we can work together to raise the budget caps and enact bipartisan bills we can all support. I thank Chairman Frelinghuysen, my friend; and Kay…
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