Nita Lowey
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| Assumed office January 3, 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Jose Serrano |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | July 05 1937 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stephen Lowey |
| Religion | Jewish |
Nita M. Lowey (born July 5, 1937) is a politician from the U.S. state of New York.
Lowey was born in the Bronx in
In 2001–2002, Lowey was the first female chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. She is currently a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. She is the Chair of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee.
Lowey has had a liberal voting record. A notable cause supported by her is public broadcasting, and she appeared at a congressional hearing with Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie in support of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Lowey hasn't had a hard time keeping her seat, being re-elected eight times.
Lowey strongly considered running for the United States Senate in 2000, but stepped aside when First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her candidacy.
In 2004, Lowey received 69% of the vote against political neophyte Richard A. Hoffman, a Wall Street Investor and largely self-funded candidate who ran on a platform of opposing special interests and cutting federal taxes. Lowey emphasized her track record on homeland security issues, notably her work to reform the formula for distributing homeland security grants to states. In 2006, also against Hoffman, Lowey won with 70%.
In 2008, Lowey may choose to retire. In that case, Democrats may try to recruit former Pleasantville mayor, and current county legislator candidate, John Nonna.
Congresswoman Lowey has been a vocal advocate for a Security Council Resolution on the conflict in Darfur. She is responsible for the $500 million in the Emergency Spending Bill for Aid in Darfur. She is also pushing for $1.2 Billion in the next fiscal year.
Lowey received an "A" on the Drum Major Institute's 2005 Congressional Scorecard on middle-class issues.
Personal life
Nita Lowey has been married to Stephen Lowey for over 45 years. Stephen Lowey is a named partner in the law firm of Lowey, Dannenberg, Bemporad & Selinger, P.C., which is located in White Plains, NY. According to the West Corporation, his practice areas include Securities Law, Antitrust Law, and Consumer Protection. Nita and Stephen Lowey have three children, and seven grandchildren.
External links
- U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey official House site
- Nita Lowey at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — Nita M Lowey campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Nita Lowey issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Nita M. Lowey campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Nita M. Lowey (NY) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — Nita Lowey profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Nita Lowey voting record
| Preceded by Joseph J. DioGuardi |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district 1989–1993 |
Succeeded by Benjamin A. Gilman |
| Preceded by Jose Serrano |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 18th congressional district 1993– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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