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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.
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…
I must reiterate, today is the 27th day of the Trump shutdown, the longest government shutdown in American history. Therefore, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. This continuing resolution would provide an additional option…
Today is the 27th day of the Trump shutdown, the longest government shutdown in American history. Hardworking public servants are seeing their financial security jeopardized. Small businesses are being frozen out of critical contracting…
My friends, end this Trump shutdown, vote ``yes,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Pursuant to House Resolution 52, the previous question is ordered. The question is on the…
Before I introduce our next, I would like to say to the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina: I agree with the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina. Let's stop this political game. Let's direct our remarks. Let's make clear…
In fact, I am not even sure I heard correctly. Trump, the President, opposes the dollar amount in the bill because the only emergency is building the wall? Did I hear that correctly, my friends? Madam Speaker, this shutdown, frankly, has…
I appreciate the gentleman from Florida's remarks, but I remind the gentleman that we can't deliver this essential disaster aid with the government closed. So I suggest the gentleman urge those who are keeping the government closed that we…
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), my good friend, who is the chair-designate of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), my good friend, an outstanding legislator, who is the chair-designate of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
It is time to end the Trump shutdown. Let's vote ``yes.'' Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey) that the House…
The Trump shutdown is now in its 21st day. It is outrageous that more than 800,000 Federal employees are going without pay, many of them while they are still working, and the American people are being denied vital services, all because of…
I am so pleased to thank Chairman Engel for initiating and working so hard on this absolutely essential issue. It is really shocking to me, with anti-Semitism spreading throughout Europe and other places in the world, that we don't have a…
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