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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

I would like you to share with us the capabilities of the health organizations that are going to displace UNFPA health practitioners in Zaatari or other places where they have been so successful.

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Mar 8, 2017

In truth, UNFPA is a trusted partner that provides critical family planning obstetrics, pre- and postnatal services.

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Mar 8, 2017

In my judgment, this determination was arbitrarily reached without a single visit to a UNFPA program.

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Mar 8, 2017

The past implementation of the global gag rule has proven that it does not decrease this rate of abortions or unwanted pregnancies.

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Mar 8, 2017

At this time of unprecedented human suffering, we are looking to you to ensure these fears do not become realities.

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Mar 8, 2017

Reducing our commitment to improving the lives of women and girls abroad is not American values as I know them.

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Mar 8, 2017

It has been reported that the White House is seriously considering unilaterally rescinding sanctions against Russia. Is this true?

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Mar 8, 2017

Cutting these critical tools of our foreign policy is a surefire way to put our men and women in uniform in harm's way.

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Mar 8, 2017

The United States will not maintain our global leadership if we slash our development and diplomacy budgets.

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Mar 8, 2017

Quite simply, we are the only global super power with the means and the moral compass capable of shaping the world for good. If we do not lead, we risk plunging the world deeper into confusion and danger.

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Mar 8, 2017

No matter where you live or your income level, public broadcasting must be available for every American.

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Mar 8, 2017

I find it interesting that none of you mentioned voc ed programs in high school.

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