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Obama Admin Right on Contraceptive Coverage
Congresswoman Lowey passed the first federal requirement for contraceptive health coverage for federal employees in 1998. Since, she’s fought to expand contraceptive coverage to every American woman. Lowey is taking on critics of the Administration’s decision to preserve the health reform law’s narrow exemption for employers to cover birth control. Read more.
Lowey: Americans' #1 Priority: Abortion?
Congresswoman Nita Lowey is outraged that at a time when Americans want Congress to focus on creating jobs and rebuilding our economy, the Republicans are instead passing bill after bill to threaten women’s reproductive health rights. She recently penned an oped that ran on the HUFFPOST WOMEN blog.
Lowey’s Work on Foreign Aid Subcommittee is Uniquely Productive and Bipartisan
Congresswoman Lowey’s career has been marked by bipartisan achievements on issues ranging from reducing teen pregnancy and drunk driving to addressing crises around the world. JTA recently profiled “the friendly and productive relationship” between Lowey and Congresswoman Kay Granger of Texas on the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations.
Lowey Threatens End to US Aid if PA Pushes UN for Statehood
Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Ranking Democrat on the foreign aid subcommittee in the U.S. House, is threatening to end U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if it continues its push for recognition at the United Nations this week.
"There has to be a line in the sand," she said. “If the Palestinians continue to undermine the peace process, they will have to deal with the consequences."
Lowey Supports Payroll Tax Break Expansion to Create Jobs
Congresswoman Nita Lowey appeared with local pharmaceutical research and manufacturing companies to announce her support for extending payroll tax relief for employees and expanding the cut to employers to bolster job creation. She said, ““Keeping taxes low for millions of working Americans will help to spur economic growth as they use that extra money to purchase goods and services.
Lowey Fights Reckless Republican Measures that will Increase Unplanned Pregnancies & Abortion
Congresswoman Nita Lowey this week fought reckless Republican spending cuts and divisive policy riders in the foreign assistance bill that will deny women abroad basic health care and contraception. “Whether you call yourself a Republican or a Democrat, pro-choice or pro-life, it is clear these unconscionable and unnecessarily divisive policies and cuts are counterproductive to our shared goals of reducing unwanted pregnancies, maternal and infant deaths, and abortions," she said.
Lowey: Close Terrorist Loophole in Gun Laws
Congresswoman Nita Lowey fought today to close a dangerous loophole in our laws that allows individuals on the known and suspected terrorist lists to purchase firearms in the United States. She said, “Similar provisions keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and others who could be a danger if armed. We shouldn’t allow the sale of guns and explosives to suspected terrorists on American soil.”
Nita Says Don't Hold Americans' Benefits Hostage in Default Negotiations
As Congress and the Administration debate how to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, which would be detrimental to our economy, Congresswoman Nita Lowey believes we can't put cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security on the table ahead of closing special interest tax loopholes like those for Big Oil and corporate jets.
Lowey Assails Gaza Flotilla & Supports ProIsrael Resolution
Congresswoman Nita Lowey is the cosponsor of legislation passed in Congress this week in support of a negotiated Middle East peace agreement and rejecting Palestinian efforts to seek recognition at the United Nations. Lowey also wrote her colleagues in the House of Representatives about the illegal, provocative flotilla threatening to attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Lowey Announces Reduced Interest Rates for College Students
Congresswoman Nita Lowey recently announced new, lower interest rates for federal student loans to help more young Americans get the education they need to compete in the 21st century workforce.
