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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.
I think that points out once again that the reason that I am using this as an example is to explain to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Sanford), my good friend, that the impact of his cuts, although it may be unintentioned, could…
I would like to state again to my colleagues that I think we all have to be careful in this body about cutting money from a general account when, frankly, the impact of those cuts could impact a very important program such as this one.
I am delighted to know that there is some money in the budget; but this President has made a very, very forceful commitment to go after these criminals and, as I understand it, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle share that…
I would just say that where there may be some disagreement, and I am hoping that we can work together as we move towards the final product, that as we reevaluate the needs, the needs for the H-1B visas, that we can take this dollar amount…
It is a great privilege for me to pay tribute to Taiwanese-American across the country as we celebrate Taiwanese-American Heritage Week.
I can upon our own government and the Argentine government to do everything in their power to close this horrible chapter in our fight against terror.
The greatest gift we can give to their friends and family is to bring their killers to justice.
The absence of swift and sure justice for the terrorists who carried out these attacks is a tragic mockery of the memory of those who lost their lives.
The perpetrators of these terrorist attacks have not yet been brought to justice.
One of the worst terrorist attacks in the 1990s was the bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Over the past decade, we have seen a horrifying increase in terrorist attacks around the world.
I would invite him and my other colleagues to join us in supporting our contraceptive coverage bill, because that is really the way we reduce the number of abortions. Having the Federal Employee Health Benefit Plan and other private…
I realize there is a madness in this country and we have to work on doing something about the guns. These kids are going to school and worried about whether someone has a gun. This is madness. And so, as a grandmother and a mother, I feel…
I join with the residents of Scarsdale in applauding Mr. Cederbaum's commitment to our community and I am proud to officially recognize this remarkable civic leader for his many years of service.
Mr. Cederbaum's commitment to a successful professional career has always been balanced with an unyielding dedication to voluntarism.
Today, I would like to recognize a resident of my district who, through nearly three decades of tireless community service, perfectly embodies the spirit of this award.
Lew Harris has also been actively involved in a wide range of other important community activities.
Today, the Community House serves some 15,000 people with over 35 programs operating out of 19 locations.
A man of principle, intelligence, and skill, Mr. Harris has helped the Forest Hills Community House grow from a fledgling organization to a pillar of Queens social and community life.
Yesterday, I was in Maryland with the President of the United States, with leaders in the House and leaders in the Senate, and we had an opportunity to visit a school which has wonderful children, a great principal. We met the…
My colleagues, the people of the United States are wise and fair. They understand that the President's conduct, the President's lies, the President's behavior was wrong and immoral and reprehensible. But they are wise. I want to appeal to…
I support the amendment of my colleague from New Jersey. [...] nonpoint-source pollution is a major cause of water quality impairment. In fact, polluted runoff is the number one water problem nationwide, causing beach closures, fish kills…
I would just like again to say to my distinguished chairman that we understand the complexity of the Hudson. It has already been delayed an additional 18 months, after many years of delay, but it is my understanding from Carol Browner that…
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