Nita Lowey

Nita_Lowey

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE NITA LOWEY

D - NEW YORK DISTRICT 17

 

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VOTING RECORD:  Project Vote Smart, Govtrack.us

 

BIOGRAPHY POLITICAL CAREER

PARTY: Democrat

BORN: 7/5/1937

EDUCATION: Mount Holyoke College (BS, MA)

OCCUPATION: Politician

FAMILY: Married, 3 children  

CAREER:

  • U.S. House of Representatives (1988-present)
  • New York Assistant Secretary of State (1985-1987)

COMMITTEES:

  • House Appropriations Committee - Chair 

Elected: 1988

 
   

 

ISRAEL

  • Supports a two-state solution 
  • Has introduced many bills in support for the US- Israel relationship 
  • Denounces international institutions mistreatment of Israel 

CHOICE

  • Advocates that women's reproductive are human rights 
  • Critical of any legislation that threatens women's reproductive rights 
  • Works to promote safe, legal abortion, and easy access to birth control for all women 

 

In Her Own Words

"By putting abortion at the center of every health program, the Administration compromises our ability to support comprehensive, life-saving care as well as the effectiveness of our taxpayer dollars. ” 1 
 

"I am gravely concerned with the State Department's statement earlier this week regarding a two-state solution. It is longstanding U.S. policy that a two-state solution is the only framework that would lead to two states for two people -- a democratic, Jewish state of Israel and a democratic, Palestinian state." 2

SOURCES: 1) lowey.house.gov 2) lowey.house.gov

Interesting Facts

She and her husband have been married for for 50 years and have 8 grandchildren. 

JAC was the first national group to support her run for congress. 

 

 

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