Jun 2, 2015
I would like to take a moment to congratulate Chairman Culberson on his first Commerce, Justice, and Science bill, as well as Ranking Member Fattah and full committee Chairman Rogers for their efforts. I know how hard they worked to try…
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 19, 2015
I thank Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz for their hard work on this bill. Today, during what the majority has labeled ``Innovation Week,'' we consider the smallest of the appropriation bills, which funds the operations…
Apr 30, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman. This is a new low in the war on women. Women have been fired for using in vitro fertilization and fired for being pregnant before they are married. This isn't some hypothetical or a cautious story from the 1950s…
Apr 29, 2015
Before I begin, I would like to thank Subcommittee Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Bishop, who worked so well together, and full Committee Chairman Rogers. The House Republican ``work harder for less'' budget resolution was opposed by…
Apr 29, 2015
Yes. I just want to emphasize that the VFW strongly supports the amendment for the reasons that I suggested. The CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. To be considered…
Apr 29, 2015
I wish to be heard on the point of order. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized to be heard on the point of order.
Apr 29, 2015
I thank subcommittee Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Kaptur, and full committee Chairman Rogers for their work on this bill. The House Republican ``work harder for less'' budget resolution was opposed by every Member on my side of the…
Mar 24, 2015
We urge avoiding disproportionate cuts so America can continue to lead, and the budget cannot and should not be balanced on the back of children and poor people.
Mar 24, 2015
Climate change is already disrupting agriculture, food production in many of the poorest countries of the world.
Mar 24, 2015
if it were a real budget plan instead of a political document intended to provide rhetorical red meat to the base, would place our national security at risk by massively reducing nondefense discretionary funding.
Mar 24, 2015
The child-friendly space literally saved my grandchildren, but not only my grandchildren. All the children are much happier because of it.
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