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.
Mar 24, 2015
I know the Chair and I look forward to working closely with you to ensure the strong relationship between Israel and the United States because it is so critical to the entire region, in fact, and the entire world.
Mar 24, 2015
Equality for women is really important to make the world better for all of us--men, too.
Mar 18, 2015
If sequester continues into fiscal year 2016 and beyond, will we be able to meet the National Defense Strategy?
Mar 18, 2015
I find it extraordinary, with the increasing threats around the world, that there should even be a discussion about keeping sequestration in place.
Mar 16, 2015
How can we as Members of Congress have respect for an agency that feels this is okay?
Mar 16, 2015
I strongly believe that the NRC has not adequately investigated the risk nor responded substantively to the concerns that have been raised.
Mar 16, 2015
Well, thank you for your comments. As you can see I have many people, including myself, that have real concerns about the proximity.
Mar 16, 2015
We want to be sure that our responders have every tool available to detect, to prevent, and respond to acts of terrorism.
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