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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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Mar 19, 2018

It is really shocking to me that the Department of Transportation would ignore a pressing problem that was already on its way to being solved.

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Mar 19, 2018

This is so disturbing, particularly in light of the trends, the increasing trend of deaths on American roads.

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Mar 19, 2018

I urge the committee to fully fund the Native American Housing Block Grant Program.

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Mar 19, 2018

And this is a wonderful industry for young people to have their careers in. It has a very important national security aspect.

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Mar 19, 2018

I am asking the committee to fully fund the CDBG program.

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Mar 19, 2018

They really need the infusion of capital dollars.

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Mar 19, 2018

the power of the purse lies in this building. It is the constitutional duty of Congress to make spending decisions

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Mar 14, 2018

I do want to apologize to you, as well. We have multiple hearings this morning, and I didn't bring my roller skates, so I am moving along.

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Mar 14, 2018

I do hope we can follow up on this because, as we know--you call it the President's budget, and I call it Mr. Mulvaney's budget.

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Mar 14, 2018

We have to have access to services. We have to have women feel comfortable in the environment that they seek care in a sensitive way.

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