Dec 8, 2016
How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 22 minutes remaining.
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 28, 2016
I inquire of the gentleman from Kentucky if he has any further requests for time.
Sep 12, 2016
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 496.
Sep 7, 2016
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Jul 6, 2016
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Jun 16, 2016
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