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$5M earmarked for rail crossings
Sep 07, 2016

VALHALLA - Millions of dollars in safety upgrades are on track for Hudson Valley's rail crossings.

US Rep Lowey, USDA official tour Food Bank
Jul 21, 2016
Rep. Lowey takes part in gun violence roundtable
Jun 29, 2016

YONKERS - Wednesday marked National Day of Action on Gun Violence Prevention, and activists and elected officials gathered to make their voices heard.

Westchester Congresswoman Sits In for Gun Control
Jun 23, 2016
House Democrats’ Gun-Control Sit-In Turns Into Chaotic Showdown With Republicans
Jun 22, 2016

Democrats also pushed the gun issue at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, putting forward an amendment to the annual Homeland Security spending bill that would bar individuals suspected of terrorist activities from purchasing firearms, similar to a Democratic measure that failed in the Senate on Monday.

“I just want to make it very clear that I’d rather my child be inconvenienced than dead,” said Representative Nita M. Lowey of New York, the committee’s top Democrat.

The amendment failed, with every Republican and two Democrats voting against it.

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Study: Ryan Medicare Plan Bad Medicine for NY Seniors
Oct 15, 2012

Congresswoman Nita Lowey issued the following statement regarding today’s Kaiser Family Foundation study showing that under a Medicare plan similar to Paul Ryan’s, 59 percent of Medicare beneficiaries would have higher out-of-pocket costs, unless they switched from traditional Medicare to a lower-cost plan.  In New York, it would cost seniors more than $100 extra every month to maintain traditional Medicare coverage.

Does Joe Carvin Agree With Mitt Romney About “47%?”
Sep 19, 2012

Lowey for Congress today called on Joe Carvin to condemn remarks made by Mitt Romney that 47% of Americans “believe that they are victims” and will never “take personal responsibility and care for their lives,” as Carvin’s spokesman argued “there’s truth” to Romney’s remarks.

Lowey Statement on Romney-Ryan Vision
Aug 12, 2012

The Romney-Ryan vision is wrong for New York's middle class and working families.Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate shows he is fully committed to House Republicans' extreme policies.

Lowey Announces Candidacy for Re-Election in Newly-Formed 17th Congressional District
Mar 20, 2012

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) today announced she will run for re-election in 2012 in the newly-formed 17th Congressional District:

"I am delighted to announce I will run for reelection in the newly formed 17th Congressional District to continue representing Westchester and Rockland Counties in Congress.
 
"Since first being elected to Congress, I have worked to confront the critical national challenges that concern every American, while also addressing the important local priorities that affect our region. My commitment to help make our community an even greater place to live, work, and do business has never been stronger.

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  • Andrea Stewart-Cousins

    State Senator, Westchester County

    I have been privileged to work closely with Congresswoman Nita Lowey on so many issues impacting our communities like education, the economy, the environment and women's rights. Nita's experience, leadership and ability to work across the aisle are exactly what we need in Washington right now. I am proud to endorse Congresswoman Nita Lowey for re-election.

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