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Representative Nita M. Lowey

Full Name: Nita M. Lowey
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 17, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1988
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Stephen; 3 Children: Dana, Jackie, Douglas
Birth Date: 07/05/1937
Birth Place: Bronx, NY
Home City: Harrison, NY
Religion: Jewish

Recent Key Votes

HR 2638 - Continuing Appropriations
Legislation (Yea)

Sept. 24, 2008 - Appropriates funds necessary to continue until March 6, 2009 projects or activities that were conducted in fiscal year 2008 and for which funds or ...

HR 2642 - GI Bill, Funding for Midwest Flood Cleanup, Extension of Unemployment Benefits, and Other Provisions
Legislation (Yea)

June 19, 2008 - Appropriates $8.48 billion for natural disaster relief and recovery, including $5.76 billion for construction of flood prevention and protection structures in Louisiana. ...

HR 2642 - G.I. Bill Expansion and Other Domestic Provisions
Legislation (Yea)

May 15, 2008 - Designates amounts of payments to be made to fund the higher education of individuals who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces ...

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Recent Public Statements

Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Local Veterans Call For Better Care For Nation's Veterans

May 13, 2013 - In a press conference today at the Veterans Affair Community Clinic in White Plains, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) and local veterans called for improved care ...

Congresswoman Nita Lowey Slams Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Head Start Programs in Westchester, Rockland Counties

May 12, 2013 - Standing beside local early education advocates and parents, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today slammed the impact of the across-the-board federal budget cuts known as "sequestration" ...

Governor Cuomo and HUD Announce Approval of New York State's Disaster Recovery Action Plan

April 26, 2013 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced federal approval of New York State's recovery action plan ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Vietnam Veterans of America Positions 100%
2009 Disabled American Veterans House of Representatives Score 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,165,669.24
Total Spent $2,491,789.21
Cash On Hand $417,573.87
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Nita Lowey refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Nita M. Lowey's Congressional Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://lowey.house.gov/contact-form

Washington, D.C. Website
https://lowey.house.gov

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/NitaLowey

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RepLowey

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/nitalowey#p/u

Washington, D.C.
2365 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6506
Fax: 202-225-0546

District
67 North Main Street, #101
New City, NY 10956
Phone: 845-639-3485
Fax: 845-634-4079

District
222 Mamaroneck Avenue, #310
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 914-428-1707
Fax: 914-328-1505

Key Staff
Elizabeth Stanley
Chief of Staff
2329 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3218
Phone: 202-225-6506
Fax: 202-225-0546

Key Staff
Jennifer Sacks
Scheduler
2329 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3218
Phone: 202-225-6506
Fax: 202-225-0546

Key Staff
Matt Dennis
Press Secretary
2329 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3218
Phone: 202-225-6506
Fax: 202-225-0546

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