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Proudly representing NY's 17th District. RM on House Approps Committee (). RTs/follows ≠ endorsements. Newsletter sign-up:

New York and Washington, D.C.
Joined December 2010

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    Thanks so much to for helping to keep , and every other state and territory Council! We deeply appreciate it.

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  2. Oct 17

    Preserving our shared histories and culture is crucial for future generations. As Ranking Member, I secured nearly $153M for NEH in FY18 omnibus spending bill, an increase of $3M over the previous year, despite efforts to end the Endowment.

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  3. Oct 17

    It was a pleasure to join Chairman Jon Parrish Peede today at to discuss the importance of the humanities in cultivating local community and broad recognition of the region’s historical heritage, and of robust federal investment in the NEH.

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    Getting ready to discuss the humanities with and many more! Thanks to for hosting this important conversation. Watch tonight on

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    Tomorrow we'll be at with talking about what the humanities means to 853,000 residents and millions of tourists. Last weekend we visited Beacon and Storm King - We love the Hudson!

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  10. Oct 16
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  11. Oct 16

    Lowey and Fortenberry Introduce Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018 - This legislation would be a critical step in the reconciliation process necessary for two states for two peoples. _

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  12. Oct 16

    The Palestinian Partnership Fund Act would be a critical step in the reconciliation process necessary for there to 1 day be a democratic, Jewish State of Israel & a democratic, Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace, security, & mutual recognition.

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  13. Oct 16

    My Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (or HER Act) would permanently repeal the ill-conceived, anti-woman Global Gag Rule.

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  14. Oct 16

    . & I have introduced the Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018 to facilitate and finance joint economic ventures and people-to-people exchanges between Israelis and Palestinians ➜

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  15. Oct 15

    It was a real pleasure to visit this weekend to give an update on my work in Washington, homeland security funding to protect local organizations, and co-chairing the House Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism.

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  16. Oct 11

    Our Keeping Girls in School Act would support the economic & educational empowerment of girls globally, helping make sustained progress on international development and a more stable world.

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  17. Oct 11

    We are grateful to the FBI and local law enforcement for thwarting this plot. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude for preventing what could have been a mass tragedy.

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  18. Oct 11

    This morning, I was happy to join & at their annual Senior Fair in Ossining to discuss the importance of protecting & strengthening Medicare & Social Security benefits. Every senior deserves access to a healthy and secure retirement!

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    Oct 11

    Today is our annual Senior Fair at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center. We are open until 2pm so please stop by. We have great resources and information for seniors in our community.

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  20. Oct 11

    Failing 2 educate a child robs her of economic opportunities & deprives her of her voice & future place in the world. I'm proud 2 join , , in introducing legislation 2 keep girls in school worldwide.

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