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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

There is a lot of money being spent there, and we really have to look more carefully.

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Mar 8, 2017

Lives will be lost as a result of this decision.

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Mar 7, 2017

I must say, as you know, I am a New Yorker, and I often think about, oh my, what would happen if this grid goes down?

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Mar 7, 2017

While you no longer propose to eliminate the Department of Energy, your budget request would do grievous harm to American families by abandoning scientific innovation and ignoring the pressing threat of climate change.

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Mar 7, 2017

We are at a pivotal moment in world history, as there is still time to protect our planet from the disastrous impacts of climate change.

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Mar 7, 2017

The Department of Energy has a critical role in America's national security and its economic prosperity.

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Mar 7, 2017

I appreciate your comments regarding interim storage sites, because as we know, Yucca Mountain is so controversial.

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Feb 27, 2017

I really hope the Administration will not back off from enforcing this law at a time when e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among kids.

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Feb 27, 2017

I look forward to working closely with you. Congratulations.

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Feb 27, 2017

these security costs during the presidential transition period and beyond are quite frankly unprecedented in New York.

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Feb 16, 2017

I hope the women of America are watching. Let there be no doubt about the actions of congressional Republicans and the Trump administration. They will oppose your right to make your own health decision and limit access to your reproductive…

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Feb 1, 2017

Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) have authored legislation granting all TSA employees equal rights under the law during successive sessions of Congress.

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