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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 14, 2018

I hope we can work together so that you get the resources you need to do just that.

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Mar 14, 2018

The Center's work is not only critical, but... it increases the likelihood of discovering effective treatments and even potential cures.

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Mar 6, 2018

I have heard from teachers, parents, superintendents, and even students that JUULs are all over our schools, and worse, people are assuming they are safe.

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Mar 6, 2018

I think they should be off the market, period.

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Mar 5, 2018

I was honored to be appointed to this special committee that is supposed to be figuring out how we can operate more effectively and more efficiently.

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Mar 5, 2018

I implore you to stop this proposal.

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Mar 5, 2018

I am concerned that a purely political decision to make contraception more expensive for women could result in unintended consequences.

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Mar 5, 2018

Both Democrats and Republicans have been advocates for IDEA.

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Mar 5, 2018

I really want to thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us today.

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Mar 5, 2018

I just think we have to be real with the American people and tell them that this Administration, with your leadership, is selling, frankly, a false bill of goods, and it is an attempt to weaken public education in our country.

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Mar 5, 2018

A woman's decision on if and when to have a family and to healthfully space pregnancies is among the most important decisions of her life.

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Mar 5, 2018

eliminate teen pregnancy prevention grants which since 2010 help more than 1,000,000 young Americans make informed decisions about their sexual health.

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