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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 16, 2015

I join my colleague, Congressman Mike Conaway of Texas, who is currently the chair of the Agriculture Committee on authorizing, in requesting that we not adversely change the rules of the Farm Bill.

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Mar 16, 2015

Did anything ever come from that request? Does TSA have any new programs or policies in place to ensure advancement opportunities for women and minorities?

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Mar 16, 2015

Isn't it not acceptable to take a car and drive into a fence or kill someone on the street?

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Mar 16, 2015

I cannot believe you said it will take time to change the culture.

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Mar 16, 2015

But it was not an independent analysis of risk and consequences of construction and operation, was it?

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Mar 16, 2015

Why did the NRC rely on Entergy's hazards analysis instead of performing an independent analysis of risk and consequences of construction and operation of the AIM Project?

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Mar 16, 2015

I would like to thank Chairman Carter, and Ranking Member Roybal-Allard for holding this important hearing today.

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Mar 16, 2015

Now more than ever, we must support the Department in fulfilling this most essential yet complex goal.

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Mar 16, 2015

I was particularly pleased to see that, given the growing threat and the importance of our focusing like a laser on the cyber threat.

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Mar 16, 2015

I do not understand even off duty how a respected member of the Secret Service could get so inebriated.

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Mar 16, 2015

The Secret Service has a long and storied history of excellence and professionalism, but recent incidents have diminished its reputation.

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