“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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Mar 8, 2017

This budget would abandon our allies and encourage the worst behavior by Russia.

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Mar 8, 2017

We should not risk that void being filled by those who oppose our values or interests.

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Mar 8, 2017

The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate funding for CPB would devastate local broadcast stations, which are supported by more than 90 percent of CPB funding.

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Mar 8, 2017

In Washington, it seems bad ideas never die.

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Mar 8, 2017

It is difficult to reconcile these worthy goals with the administration's budget request for USAID.

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Mar 8, 2017

My sincere hope is that President Trump's budget is dead on arrival. This budget is cynical, it is vindictive, and it will cause real harm to millions of American families.

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Mar 8, 2017

I want to thank Chairman Frelinghuysen, Chairwoman Granger, and Ranking Member Visclosky for their hard work and cooperation. Today's bill is the product of good faith bipartisan and bicameral negotiation. Each Member of this body will…

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Mar 8, 2017

This factor, in my judgment, is more important than ever.

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Mar 8, 2017

I just want to say, Mr. Chairman, as you can see from this hearing, we all have great respect for your leadership.

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Mar 8, 2017

Lives will be lost as a result of this decision.

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Mar 8, 2017

It may present a potential constitutional problem.

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Mar 8, 2017

I am concerned that the President's budget would make America less safe by diminishing our position at the U.N.

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