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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 .
Oct 10, 2019 · Rep. Nita Lowey, who leads the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is a 31-year veteran of Congress, says she'll retire at the end of next year.
Oct 10, 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.
- Adam Edelman
Nita Lowey (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 17th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2013. She left office on January 3, 2021.
RepresentativeCandidateDateSourceSeptember 2015September 2015October 2015October 2015Nov 5, 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.
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.
Dec 29, 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.
