Lowey, Nita M. (1937–)
Lowey, Nita M. (1937–)
American politician. Born Nita Sue Melnikoff, July 5, 1937 in the Bronx, NY; attended Mount Holyoke College; m. Stephen Lowey; children: 2.
Democrat, served as assistant secretary of state for NY; elected to US House of Representatives (1988) for Westchester and Rockland counties; relected (1990–2004); served on House Appropriations Committee and as ranking Democrat on Foreign Operations, Export Financing; chosen to serve on the Select Committee on Homeland Security (2003); was the 1st woman to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (2001–02).
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