“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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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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May 2, 2017

Unfortunately, this budget request fails to uphold these principles.

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May 2, 2017

I strongly oppose the so-called deportation agenda contained in this request, including unrelated legislative language to harm sanctuary cities.

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May 2, 2017

President Trump later admitted on national television that he fired Director Comey because of, quote, 'this Russia thing,' end quote.

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May 2, 2017

Thank you, Chairman Yoder, Ranking Member Ryan, for holding this important hearing today.

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May 2, 2017

So cuts certainly are not going to help us when it comes to background checks.

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May 2, 2017

These efforts are misguided and will harm the Department's goals.

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May 2, 2017

I represent many immigrants, people who came to this Nation looking for a better life, and I represent people of all faiths, including a significant Muslim population.

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May 2, 2017

This budget would cut those additional staff. This is inconsistent with this administration's claims to prioritize violent crime reduction.

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May 2, 2017

I oppose these proposed cuts at DOJ and elsewhere.

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May 2, 2017

I am very concerned about the morale at the FBI in the wake of the proposed budget cuts and the disparaging comments made by President Trump.

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May 2, 2017

Ranking Member Serrano and I are disappointed that Attorney General Sessions canceled on us for the second time.

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Apr 28, 2017

At the outset, I want to thank Chairman Frelinghuysen. It has been a pleasure for me to work with him. I am cautiously optimistic that we will complete this process. Although overdue, we will get our work done. This is the third continuing…

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