Nita Lowey, Former New York Congresswoman, Dies at 87

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Nita Lowey, former New York congresswoman, dies at 87

"With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully on March 15 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren, in her home in Harrison, NY."

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Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican who now represents Lowey’s congressional district, praised her “bipartisan spirit, commitment to our community, and dedication to the country.” Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said Lowey “championed integrity, honesty and the values of good government” and said she had been a “mentor, a friend and always a beacon of hope.”

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Former Democrat Rep. Nita Lowey Dead At 87

“With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully on March 15 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren, in her home in Harrison, NY,” the statement said.

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