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Nita Sue Lowey (/ ˈ l oʊ i / LOH-ee; née Melnikoff; born July 5, 1937) is an American politician who formerly served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1989 until 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party .
10 de oct. de 2019 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Nita Lowey, the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee and a 31-year veteran of Congress, announced Thursday that she will retire at the end of next year.
The veteran congresswoman and Appropriations Committee chair announces her departure after 32 years in Congress. She defends US-Israel aid and opposes cutting it, but expresses concern over annexation and Trump's impeachment.
Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey used her position to fight for women’s health, public broadcasting, and support for Israel. In 2001, she became the first woman to chair the Democratic Congressional Committee.
10 de oct. de 2019 · Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., said Thursday she wouldn’t run for re-election next year, bringing to a close a career in Congress that spanned more than three decades.
29 de dic. de 2020 · After 32 years in office, retiring U.S. Rep Nita Lowey, first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, reflects on her legacy, future plans.
5 de nov. de 2019 · The retiring congresswoman from New York reflects on her career as a Jewish leader and a champion of Israel and foreign aid. She recalls her mother's influence, her friendship with Netanyahu, and her support for a two-state solution.
