Nita In The News

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Obama Admin Right on Contraceptive Coverage
Feb 01, 2012

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?
Nov 03, 2011

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
Oct 19, 2011

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
Sep 20, 2011

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
Aug 24, 2011

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. 

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Press Releases

Rising Media Group: We endorse Nita Lowey for Congress in the 18th District
Nov 01, 2010

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White Plains, NY – Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey was endorsed by eight more newspapers in New York’s 18th district on Friday.

Below is the Rising Media group’s full endorsement of Lowey, which said, “Lowey’s seniority in Washington make her a powerful advocate for Westchester’s interests and needs… After four decades of public service, Lowey’s integrity remains intact, a rarity in our elected officials today.”

The Examiner: "Lowey Obvious Choice in 18th Congressional District"
Oct 27, 2010

Whenever an elected official is in office for a long period of time, there oft en are rumblings about making a change or whether there should be term limits or whether someone has lost their touch.

Sometimes those arguments are justified. Even the most talented individuals aren’t immune to complacency.

In the case of Nita Lowey, first elected to the House of Representatives 22 years ago, there is no evidence she has lost her enthusiasm or effectiveness for her job.

The Journal News Endorses Nita Lowey for Re-Election
Oct 26, 2010

WHITE PLAINS – Nita Lowey was today endorsed by The Journal News, the daily newspaper serving New York’s 18th Congressional District, which includes portions of Westchester and Rockland Counties.

 

I am proud to have received the endorsement of The Journal News, which is leading the way in providing local news and informed commentary on local and national issues,” said Lowey.  “I hope to earn the opportunity to continue serving Westchester and Rockland County families and fighting for good-paying jobs with benefits, top-notch health care and education, and other priorities that are so critical to our community.

Humane Society Stands with Nita Lowey for Congress
Oct 21, 2010

The Humane Society Legislative Fund has endorsed Congresswoman Lowey’s reelection campaign in an acknowledgment of her unwavering support of the Humane Society’s legislative objectives for over twenty years.  A social welfare organization, the Humane Society Legislative Fund works to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal level and educate the public about animal protection issues.

Keeping Our Promise to Veterans: Lowey Endorsed by Veterans Organization
Sep 25, 2010

Citing Congresswoman Lowey’s strong record concerning military members and their families, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee (VFW PAC) announced their endorsement of the Congresswoman’s re-election to Congress.  The VFW PAC, incorporated in 1979, represents 2.1 million members and their families to collectively support candidates for federal office who support the country’s veterans.

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