Politics & Government
Nita Lowey, Dem. Candidate for House Seat in Westchester, Rockland
Lowey was first elected in 1988
General Information
Name : Ms. Nita M. Lowey
Also known as : Nita
Age : 75
Place of residence : Harrison, New York
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : Mount Holyoke
Degree : BA
Year of graduation : 1959
Employment Information
Job titles held : Assistant Secretary of State, NYS
Employers : NA
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Political Information
Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: Federal office
Running for position: United States Representative
Chamber/district: NY-17
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 08 November 1988
Previous elective offices : NA
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA
Party HQ
Address 188 E. Post Road
White Plains
NY
10601
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Campaign Manager
Name : Henry de Koninck
Title : Campaign Manager
URLs
Website : www.loweyforcongress.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/nitalowey
Other facts
Nita Lowey is a leading national proponent for strengthening our economy, balancing the federal budget, improving math and science education for children, providing quality, affordable health care, promoting biomedical research, safeguarding a women's right to choose, achieving independence from foreign oil, and protecting the environment. As the Ranking Member and former Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Lowey plays a vital leadership role in strengthening America's alliances around the world and ensuring that the United States meets the challenge of global leadership. In the aftermath of September 11th, Lowey was chosen to be a Member of the Select Committee on Homeland Security. She has fought successfully to provide First Responders with resources to confront emergencies, to obtain a fair share of federal homeland security funding for New York State, and to bolster security at critical facilities, including our airports, nuclear plants, and ports. Lowey has been called "courageous" by the New York Times and recognized by the New York Daily News as one of "New York's key Members of Congress." Newsday called her "terrific" and said "she delivers for New York." And Congressional Quarterly cited her as one of the 50 most effective Members of Congress.
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