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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.
Yes. I just want to emphasize that the VFW strongly supports the amendment for the reasons that I suggested. The CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. To be considered…
I wish to be heard on the point of order. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized to be heard on the point of order.
Before I begin, I would like to thank Subcommittee Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Bishop, who worked so well together, and full Committee Chairman Rogers. The House Republican ``work harder for less'' budget resolution was opposed by…
No, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman from Kentucky opposed?
I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman from Kentucky ready to close?
I support the motion to recede and concur, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky will be first to close.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), a distinguished member of the Appropriations Committee.
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee).
I just want to state for the record, as my good friend from Kentucky is aware, on December 12, the Senate and the House conference committees agreed on a bipartisan, bicameral Homeland Security bill--in December. It could have been…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson), the ranking member of the Homeland Security authorizing committee.
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