Growing local businesses with federal tax credits and loans
Creating new jobs and improving our communities through the federal recovery
Protecting kids online, at school, and in our communities
Keeping our promises to our veterans and troops
Supporting Innovation in the Hudson Valley
Fighting for Jobs and Health Care for Young Adults
WELCOME

Dear Friends,

Welcome to my official campaign website.

From this site, you can subscribe to receive bulletins, volunteer to join our team or contribute to my campaign.  And, of course, you can also learn about some of the important issues confronting our nation today.

This is a time of enormous challenges.  The radical agenda of the Republican Congressional leadership would harm millions of Americans and imperil our future.  Now, more than ever, we have to fight side by side for our values and principles.

Please join me, so that we can work together to strengthen our economy, create jobs, protect the environment, enhance educational opportunity, and provide quality, affordable health care.

I am proud to represent the people of the Hudson Valley and welcome your partnership.

Most sincerely,

Nita

NITA IN THE NEWS

Lowey: Americans' #1 Priority: Abortion?

Huffington Post | Nov 03, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey is outraged that at a time when Americans want Congress to focus on creating jobs and rebuilding our economy, the Republicans are instead passing bill after bill to threaten women’s reproductive health rights.  She recently penned an oped that ran on the HUFFPOST WOMEN blog.

Lowey’s Work on Foreign Aid Subcommittee is Uniquely Productive and Bipartisan

JTA | Oct 19, 2011

Congresswoman Lowey’s career has been marked by bipartisan achievements on issues ranging from reducing teen pregnancy and drunk driving to addressing crises around the world.  JTA recently profiled “the friendly and productive relationship” between Lowey and Congresswoman Kay Granger of Texas on the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations.

Lowey Threatens End to US Aid if PA Pushes UN for Statehood

Associated Press | Sep 20, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Ranking Democrat on the foreign aid subcommittee in the U.S. House, is threatening to end U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if it continues its push for recognition at the United Nations this week.

"There has to be a line in the sand," she said. “If the Palestinians continue to undermine the peace process, they will have to deal with the consequences." 

Lowey Supports Payroll Tax Break Expansion to Create Jobs

Politics on the Hudson Blog | Aug 24, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey appeared with local pharmaceutical research and manufacturing companies to announce her support for extending payroll tax relief for employees and expanding the cut to employers to bolster job creation.  She said, ““Keeping taxes low for millions of working Americans will help to spur economic growth as they use that extra money to purchase goods and services. 

Lowey Fights Reckless Republican Measures that will Increase Unplanned Pregnancies & Abortion

Huffington Post | Jul 28, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey this week fought reckless Republican spending cuts and divisive policy riders in the foreign assistance bill that will deny women abroad basic health care and contraception.  “Whether you call yourself a Republican or a Democrat, pro-choice or pro-life, it is clear these unconscionable and unnecessarily divisive policies and cuts are counterproductive to our shared goals of reducing unwanted pregnancies, maternal and infant deaths, and abortions," she said. 

Lowey: Close Terrorist Loophole in Gun Laws

The Hill | Jul 13, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey fought today to close a dangerous loophole in our laws that allows individuals on the known and suspected terrorist lists to purchase firearms in the United States. She said, “Similar provisions keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and others who could be a danger if armed.  We shouldn’t allow the sale of guns and explosives to suspected terrorists on American soil.”

Nita Says Don't Hold Americans' Benefits Hostage in Default Negotiations

Politico | Jul 12, 2011

As Congress and the Administration debate how to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, which would be detrimental to our economy, Congresswoman Nita Lowey believes we can't put cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security on the table ahead of closing special interest tax loopholes like those for Big Oil and corporate jets.

Lowey Assails Gaza Flotilla & Supports ProIsrael Resolution

Associated Press | Jul 12, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey is the cosponsor of legislation passed in Congress this week in support of a negotiated Middle East peace agreement and rejecting Palestinian efforts to seek recognition at the United Nations. Lowey also wrote her colleagues in the House of Representatives about the illegal, provocative flotilla threatening to attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

Lowey Announces Reduced Interest Rates for College Students

Rivertown Patch | Jul 12, 2011

Congresswoman Nita Lowey recently announced new, lower interest rates for federal student loans to help more young Americans get the education they need to compete in the 21st century workforce.

Sunscreen Labels to Finally Provide Better Info on Cancer Risks

wsj.com | Jun 28, 2011

Congresswoman Lowey has worked for years to improve labels for sunscreen so that consumers better understand the products and risks for cancer.  FDA finally released regulations for stricter labels.

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