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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 .
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
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Nita Lowey was a Democratic representative from New York's 17th Congressional District from 1989 to 2021. She served as the chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee and the first female chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
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.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Nita Lowey, the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee and a 31-year veteran of Congress, announced Thursday that she will retire at the end of next year.
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.
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The first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee and a 31-year veteran of Congress announced Thursday that she will retire at the end of next year.
