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.
Feb 11, 2019
the confidence that landlords no longer have in the Federal Government is a cost of doing business, and not just a cost of doing business, it is a cost of protecting a victim of violence.
Feb 6, 2019
I recently signed onto a bipartisan letter, sponsored by Representatives Costa and LaMalfa, to accelerate development of, and improved decision-making tools at Western Reservoirs.
Feb 6, 2019
I request that the Committee fund, one, the WIN Act, in the amount of $134 million; two, Reclamations' Dam Safety Program; and three, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers WOTS program, in the amount of $5.5 million.
Feb 6, 2019
I would like to thank Chairman Ryan and Ranking Member Herrera Beutler for holding this hearing.
Jan 24, 2019
Federal workers should not have to struggle to pay their bills just because my colleagues across the aisle and the President refuse to end the Trump shutdown. They should not be in a position of having to apply for unemployment while…
Jan 24, 2019
The Trump shutdown is now in its 34th day. Yesterday, the House passed six bills to reopen most of the government, and with this bill today, we can reopen the entire government while providing time to negotiate a full-year bill for the…
Jan 23, 2019
Before I yield to our next speaker, I just want to make our position very clear. The solution to the Trump shutdown is simple: Reopen the government; pay our Federal employees; and then we can negotiate, Democrats and Republicans. Our…
Jan 23, 2019
Before I introduce our next speaker, I want to thank the distinguished gentleman, Mr. Rogers, for alluding to the good bipartisan work we did, the $800 million for education and healthcare. It was a good bill. Frankly, that is why we need…
Jan 23, 2019
Democrats have been clear throughout the Trump shutdown. We support investing in strong, smart, and effective border security, and we are prepared to negotiate once the government is reopened. The solution to the Trump shutdown is simple…
Jan 23, 2019
I claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.
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