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2001 Press Releases
December 2001- (December 20, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY PARTICIPATES IN CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION
- (December 19, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES $500,000 FOR AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO
- (December 19, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON REPUBLICANS TO SUPPORT REAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS THAT HELPS UNEMPLOYED WOMEN WORKERS
- (December 18, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS AWARDING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11 IS SMALL TOKEN OF INFINITE APPRECIATION
- (December 18, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY DELIVERS MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY ADDRESS IN CHICAGO
- (December 13, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY: H.R. 1, THE FIRST STEP ON THE ROAD TO EDUCATION REFORM
- (December 12, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY DENOUNCES TERROR IN ANY FORM
- (December 11, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SALUTES HOUSE ACTION ON LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS
- (December 11, 2001) DANGER AHEAD: SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION IS BREAKING THE PROMISE
- (December 11, 2001) CONGRESS HONORS U.S. CAPITOL POLICE
- (December 11, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO RESPOND TO HIV/AIDS WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC
- (December 7, 2001) FROM INFAMY TO A BETTER WORLD, REVISITING PEARL HARBOR
- (December 6, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SIDES WITH WORKERS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & HUMAN RIGHTS OPPOSES TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY BILL, H.R. 3005
- (December 4, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY PARTICIPATES IN MEMORIAL SERVICE ORGANIZED BY JUF/JEWISH FEDERATION FOR VICTIMS OF WEEKEND TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL
- (December 4, 2001) DURBIN, SCHAKOWSKY: SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES $3 MILLION FOR BROADWAY ARMORY RENOVATIONS. SCHAKOWSKY WINS AN ADDITIONAL $750,000 FOR PARKING NEEDS AT THE ARMORY
- (December 3, 2001) SENIORS JOIN SCHAKOWSKY DURING TOWN HALL MEETING IN NILES ORGANIZED BY THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
- (December 3, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY HONORED FOR SECURING FUNDS TO ASSIST CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CLASSROOM
- (December 1, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY KEYNOTES WORLD AIDS DAY FORUM
November 2001
- (November 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS CONSUMERS LOSE PROTECTION IN INSURANCE COMPANIES PUBLIC BAILOUT BILL
- (November 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR MAJOR INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE DURING NATIONAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING
- (November 28, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM IDENTITY THEFT 750,000 AMERICANS HAVE THEIR IDENTITY STOLEN EACH YEAR
- (November 28, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO UNITE KOREAN AMERICANS WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN NORTH KOREA 500,000 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES OF KOREAN ANCESTRY ARE SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES IN NORTH KOREA
- (November 16, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF AIRLINE SECURITY BILL THAT MAKES THE SKIES THE SAFEST THEYVE EVER BEEN. CONGRESS APPROVES THE AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT
- (November 16, 2001) NATIONAL ID CARD NOT THE ANSWER TO ENSURING OUR SECURITY
- (November 15, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY PARTICIPATES IN BRIEFING ORGANIZED BY WAXMAN ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION
- (November 14, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WORKS WITH CHICAGO-BASED CHILDRENS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION TO KEEP DANGEROUS PRODUCTS OUT OF THE MARKETPLACE
- (November 13, 2001) WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? DEMOCRATS WANT IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR AMERICAN WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES REPUBLICANS OFFER UP TURKEY DINNER FOR BIG BUSINESS AND SCRAPS FOR WORKERS
- (November 8, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS IT IS REPREHENSIBLE THAT INSURANCE COMPANIES CONTINUE TO DENY HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS THEIR RIGHTFUL CLAIMS 1100 SURVIVORS FROM ILLINOIS FILED CLAIMS FOR INSURANCE; ONLY 14 HAVE RECEIVED OFFERS FOR PAYMENTS
- (November 8, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES APPROVE CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA TO THE UNITED STATES
- (November 8, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY FIGHTS IDENTITY THEFT BY TERRORISTS AND CRIMINALS
- (November 8, 2001) VETERANS DAY, THE PRICE OF FREEDOM
- (November 7, 2001) HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTION REFORM RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON VOTING SYSTEM
- (November 6, 2001) REPS. WAXMAN AND SCHAKOWSKY CALL ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO RESCIND HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER THAT GREATLY RESTRICTS PUBLIC ACCESS TO PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS. The Executive Order violates the intent of Congress and keeps the public in the dark
- (November 6, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY AND CHICAGO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT CALL FOR MAJOR FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN LOCAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
- (November 1, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR FAIR TRADE POLICIES & DEFEAT OF H.R. 3005, TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY
October 2001
- (October 31, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY URGES AGGRESSIVE SAFETY MEASURES FOR POSTAL WORKERS AND CONSUMERS
- (October 30, 2001) SHAME ON THE HOUSE
- (October 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY DEMANDS RELIEF FOR AIRLINE WORKERS. JOINS MACHINISTS UNION AND ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS DURING RALLY IN DES PLAINES
- (October 24, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY: THE CHOICE IS CLEAR WHEN IT COMES TO STIMULATING THE ECONOMY EITHER YOU ARE ON THE SIDE OF WORKERS AND FAMILIES OR HUGE CORPORATIONS.
- (October 19, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY PRAISES NURSES AND FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS DURING SEIU RALLY "ITS TIME TO STAND FOR PATIENTS"
- (October 15, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY FOR ACORN RALLY IN SUPPORT OF AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
- (October 12, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY DURING NATIONAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON THE THREAT OF BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM
- (October 11, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY AND COLLEAGUES DEFEAT ATTEMPT TO DELAY ENFORCEMENT OF LANDMARK EXECUTIVE ORDER 13166
- (October 11, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY GREETS EVANSTON STUDENT ON CAPITOL HILL WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
- (October 5, 2001) STATEMENT OF RANKING MEMBER SCHAKOWSKY DURING GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM
- (October 4, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, WATERS CALL FOR HEARINGS FOLLOWING REPORT ON INCREASED DISCRIMINATION IN MORTGAGE INDUSTRY AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE WERE FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE REJECTED FOR A CONVENTIONAL LOAN THAN WHITE PERSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS
- (October 2, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES FIRST THINGS FIRST ACT OF 2001 TO HALT TAX CUTS TO THE RICH IN ORDER TO INVEST IN DOMESTIC PRIORITIES. HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WOULD BE DOWN PAYMENT TO MEET CRITICAL NEEDS LIKE HELPING AIRLINE WORKERS, GUARANTEEING NATIONAL SECURITY, AND STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
September 2001
- (September 25, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS READY TO HELP AIRLINE WORKERS AFFECTED BY SEPTEMBER 11 TRAGEDY. ANNOUNCE DISPLACED WORKERS ASSISTANCE ACT
- (September 25, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY APPOINTED TO DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
- (September 21, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS AIRLINE BAILOUT PACKAGE COMPLETELY IGNORES THE HEROES IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY WHO WERE AND ARE MOST DEEPLY AND PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATROCITIES
- (September 21, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS WITH EXPORT-IMPORT BANK APPROVED BY KEY COMMITTEE
- (September 20, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS FUNDING ANTI TERRORIST EFFORTS AND PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE BEFORE PROVIDING TAX CUTS TO THE RICH
- (September 20, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY DURING GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE HEARING ON PREPARING FOR THE WAR ON TERRORISM
- (September 20, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT TO FIRST ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE AMERICAN GUILD OF APPRAISERS
- (September 11, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN RESPONSE TO THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES
- (September 6, 2001) LETTER TO THE EDITOR CHICAGO TRIBUNE ON SOCIAL SECURITY
- (September 1, 2001) OP-ED BY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY IN CHICAGO SUN-TIMES DONT RAID BENEFITS TO CUT TAXES FOR RICH -- WE MUST PUT FAMILY NEEDS FIRST
August 2001
- (August 22, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES UNION IN CHICAGO WARNS AGAINST ATTACK ON SOCIAL SECURITY
- (August 13, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WELCOMES AMERICAS ENERGY FUTURE TOUR TO WINDY CITY
- (August 10, 2001) OP-ED BY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN "FORWARD" ON TAX CUT FOR THE WEALTHY
- (August 8, 2001) LETTER TO THE EDITOR TO CHICAGO TRIBUNE BY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON H.R. 4, ENERGY BILL PASSED BY THE HOUSE
- (August 6, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES SAY: FAMILY NEEDS FIRST, DELAY TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH
- (August 2, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS NO MORE PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS FLYING OVER PERU AND CALLS FOR HALT TO U.S. FORCE-DOWN POLICY. STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT LAYS BLAME ON U.S. AND PERU FOR DEATH OF AMERICANS
- (August 2, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS HOUSE REPUBLICANS DELIVER VICTORY TO HMOS BY PASSING INSURANCE INDUSTRY BILL OF RIGHTS
- (August 1, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ACCUSES REPUBLICANS OF SHAMELESS PANDERING TO ENERGY COMPANIES. BIG OIL AND BIG GAS TO REAP MAJOR REWARDS IN ENERGY BILL AND CONSUMERS TO GET NO RELIEF
July 2001
- (July 30, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CONTINUES TO COMBAT WASTE AND ABUSE AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
- (July 30, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF REAL REFORMS TO PROTECT HMO PATIENTS
- (July 30, 2001) REPORT FINDS 31% OF NATIONWIDE NURSING HOMES COMMITTED VIOLATIONS AND RESIDENT ABUSE ON THE RISE
- (July 26, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY BLASTS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT FOR BREAKING LAW AND SPENDING AT LEAST $615 MILLION OF TAXPAYERS MONEY
- (July 24, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, OTHERS DEFEAT BACKDOOR ATTEMPT FOR U.S. TO FUND UNLIMITED NUMBERS OF PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS IN COLOMBIA
- (July 24, 2001) DEMOCRATS RALLY AGAINST CUTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- (July 20, 2001) AARP CRITICIZES BUSH SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION PLAN
- (July 19, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY OPPOSES CHARITABLE CHOICE LEGISLATION: BILL SANCTIONS GOVERNMENT FUNDED DISCRIMINATION
- (July 19, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON THE BENEFITS OF AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNOLOGY IN ADDRESSING RACIAL PROFILING
- (July 17, 2001) BIPARTISAN/BICAMERAL COALITION RALLY IN SUPPORT OF STEM CELL MEDICAL RESEARCH
- (July 17, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO BUSH ADMINISTRATION REPORT BLAMING PERU FOR DEATH OF AMERICAN MISSIONARIES FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO FOREGO MOST OF THE BLAME FOR THE SHOOT-DOWN AND ONLY POINT FINGERS AT THE PERUVIAN AIR FORCE MISSES THE POINT THAT IT IS OUR POLICY THAT IS MISGUIDED
- (July 17, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN SUPPORT OF ANTI SCHOOL OF THE AMERICA ACTIVISTS
- (July 16, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES SAVE OUR HOMES ACT , INITIATIVE TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS/BUYERS FROM PREDATORY LENDERS
- (July 11, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO SUPPORT STEM CELL RESEARCH
- (July 9, 2001) NATIONAL STUDY FINDS MORE VOTES NOT COUNTED IN LOW-INCOME/HIGH MINORITY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS DURING 2000 ELECTION SCHAKOWSKY: THE OUTCOME OF THE 2000 ELECTION COULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT IF EVERY VOTE CAST WAS COUNTED AND NO VOTER WAS DENIED THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO VOTE.
- (July 3, 2001) Op-ed by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Universal Health Care
June 2001
- (June 27, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY COSPONSORS LEGISLATION TO CREATE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
- (June 26, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES TO CALL FOR END TO INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION
- (June 25, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY AWARDED 2001 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD BY UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION
- (June 20, 2001) CONGRESS FAILS TO INCREASE FUNDING TO ASSIST PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES WITH HIGH ENERGY BILLS. SCHAKOWSKY SAYS CHICAGO NEEDS ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION TO PAY HIGHER ENERGY COST IN PUBLIC HOUSING
- (June 20, 2001) SHAME ON MR. NATSIOS, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- (June 19, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY KEYNOTES CHICAGO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TRUST FUND ANNUAL MEETING. ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY ON SECTION 8 HOUSING AND PREDATORY LENDING
- (June 18, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, SENIORS AND LABOR LEADERS RALLY IN NEW YORK AGAINST SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION. TREASURY SECRETARY ONEILL WINES AND DINES WITH WALL STREET WHILE SENIORS LEFT TO EAT CAKE
- (June 18, 2001) STATEMENT OF VICE CHAIR JAN SCHAKOWSKY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTION REFORM JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
- (June 14, 2001) OP-ED BY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY PRIORITIES FOR THE 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
- (June 13, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY COSPONSORS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE GREAT LAKES FROM BIG GAS AND BIG OIL
- (June 12, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY TO PRESIDENT BUSH DURING ANTI NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE RALLY: STAR WARS IS BETTER LEFT TO THE EXPERTS IN HOLLYWOOD
- (June 7, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY HAILS ETHS CHESS TEAM VICTORY IN ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
- (June 7, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CONGRATULATES VICTORY GARDENS THEATER OF CHICAGO FOR TONY AWARD
- (June 6, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY-- CHICAGO COMMUNITY RALLY IN UNITY WITH ISRAEL
- (June 5, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO STICK TO CAMPAIGN PROMISE. CANDIDATE BUSH IN 2000 TO OPEC: OPEN YOUR SPIGOTS
May 2001
- (May 31, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO FIGHT SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE PRIVATIZATION SCHEMES PARTICIPATES IN THREE CHICAGO AREA EVENTS WITH SENIORS, INCLUDING THE LAUNCH OF THE ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS
- (May 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY TO ADDRESS AIDS IN THE HEARTLAND CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO & TO EMPHASIZE ROLE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN COMBATING HIV/AIDS IN THE MIDWEST. JUNE 5 MARKS THE 20TH YEAR OF THE FIRST FIVE AIDS CASES REPORTED TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
- (May 25, 2001) FLOOR STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON HIGH GASOLINE PRICES
- (May 24, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY URGES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMS. 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RECEIVED $142 MILLION SINCE 1993 TO HIRE 2,081 OFFICERS
- (May 23, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ORGANIZES CONGRESSIONAL LETTER CALLING FOR AN END TO RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE AGAINST HINDUS BY TALIBAN GOVERNMENT IN AFGHANISTAN. URGES PRESIDENT BUSH TO INTERVENE }
- (May 23, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON MONSIGNOR JOHN J. EGAN, 1916-2001
- (May 22, 2001) BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT HOLOCAUST RESTITUTION PAYMENTS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. SCHAKOWSKY: IT WOULD BE UNJUST FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO TAKE AWAY EVEN A FRACTION OF THOSE ALREADY MODEST FUNDS THROUGH TAXATION.
- (May 19, 2001) STATEMENT OF VICE CHAIR JAN SCHAKOWSKY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTION REFORM
- (May 17, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES 5TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON RALLY OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING
- (May 17, 2001) SCHAKOWSKYS FLOOR STATEMENT ON PROVISIONAL VOTING
- (May 17, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY COMMENDS DAVIS AND POSTAL CAUCUS FOR LEADERSHIP ON POSTAL CONSUMER ISSUES. COSPONSORS RESOLUTION CALLING ON POSTAL SERVICE TO CONTINUE AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE SERVICE SIX DAYS A WEEK
- (May 16, 2001) HOUSE APPROVES SLAUGHTER/WAXMAN/SCHAKOWSKY AMENDMENT ON HOLOCAUST RESTITUTION
- (May 16, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS LEADER GEPHARDT AND OTHERS TO EXPOSE BUSH ADMINISTRATION CLOSE TIES TO BIG OIL. DEMOCRATS RELEASE REPORT ENTITLED GOP: GRAND OIL PARTY
- (May 15, 2001) CONGRESS SHOULD LEARN FROM FAMILIES INVEST IN PRIORITIES AND SAVE FOR THE FUTURE OP-ED IN RIVER NORTH NEWS BY SCHAKOWSKY
- (May 14, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY REPEATS CALL ON BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO GIVE CONSUMERS RELIEF AT THE GASOLINE PUMP
- (May 8, 2001) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGREES TO SCHAKOWSKY/SPRATT REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF HIGH NATURAL GAS PRICES. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO REPORT ON FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO PRICE SPIKES THIS WINTER
- (May 7, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS INACTION BY STATE COULD COST ILLINOIS $200 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE UNINSURED
- (May 2, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WELCOMES AMBASSADOR HUNT & WOMEN WAGING PEACE TO CAPITOL HILL
- (May 1, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ADMINISTRATION ON AIR INTERDICTION POLICY IN ANDEAN REGION AND USE OF PRIVATE MILITARY FIRMS
April 2001
- (April 25, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BILL TO END FUNDING OF SECRET WAR AND PRIVATE ARMIES IN ANDEAN REGION. INFORMATION FROM CIA CONTRACT WORKERS RESULTED IN DEATH OF AMERICAN MISSIONARY OVER PERU
- (April 25, 2001) MEMBERS CALL FOR DEBT RELIEF FOR NATIONS FACING HIV/AIDS CRISIS
- (April 24, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, MCKINNEY CALL ON PRESIDENT TO CEASE ALL AERIAL INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH COUNTRIES IN THE ANDEAN REGION. FOLLOWING MURDER OF AMERICANS, MEMBERS DEMAND RELEASE OF ALL PERTINENT MATERIALS RELATING TO THIS AND OTHER AERIAL INTERCEPTS
- (April 22, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS ABOUT UNACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF ARSENIC IN ILLINOIS DRINKING AND GROUND WATER. BUSH BOWED TO SPECIAL INTERESTS AND MADE U.S. WATER STANDARD SAME AS DEVELOPING NATIONS
- (April 20, 2001) STATEMENT OF VICE CHAIR JAN SCHAKOWSKY. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTION REFORM
- (April 16, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY RELEASES LIST OF 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RESIDENTS WITH UNCLAIMED/ UNDELIVERABLE TAX REFUNDS
- (April 11, 2001) U.S. HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER GEPHARDT, SCHAKOWSKY RALLY CHICAGOANS AGAINST BUSH BUDGET
- (April 6, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON BUSH ADMINISTRATION NOT TO SHORTCHANGE CHICAGOLAND OF MILLIONS IN FEDERAL DOLLARS. JOINS EFFORT TO FORCE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE ADJUSTED CENSUS DATA
- (April 5, 2001) MOTHER WHOSE SON DIED FROM CONTAMINATED MEAT AND SCHAKOWSKY DENOUNCE THREAT TO SCHOOL CHILDREN. BUSH ADMINISTRATION MAY WEAKEN INSPECTION STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LUNCH MEAT
- (April 5, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, CONYERS INTRODUCE BILL CALLING ON CONGRESS TO PASS UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE BILL BY 2004. LEGISLATION IS FIRST ACTION OF NEWLY CREATED CONGRESSIONAL UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
- (April 4, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS GOP ESTATE TAX REPEAL WRONG FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. DEMOCRATIC PROPOSAL IS FAIR AND PROVIDES IMMEDIATE RELIEF
- (April 4, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY QUESTIONS POSTMASTER GENERAL ON HALT OF POSTAL EXPANSION PROJECTS IN SKOKIE AND EDGEBROOK
- (April 3, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON EQUAL PAY DAY
- (April 3, 2001) BROAD CONGRESSIONAL COALITION CALLS ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO PRACTICE WHAT HE PREACHES. SAY PRESIDENT SHOULD ENFORCE LAWS BY FUNDING PROGRAMS TO PREVENT US FROM MOVING BACKWARD IN THE EFFORT TO HALT GUN VIOLENCE
- (April 3, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY URGES FUNDING FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- (April 2, 2001) EXXON MOBIL TOPS FORTUNE 500 LIST. SCHAKOWSKY: CONSUMERS IN CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST PAVED THE WAY FOR BIG OILS RECORD PROFITS LAST YEAR AGAIN CALLS ON BUSH TO USE CLOSE TIES TO TELL BIG OIL TO STOP GOUGING CONSUMERS
- (April 2, 2001) STATEMENT OF VICE CHAIR JAN SCHAKOWSKY. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTION REFORM
March 2001
- (March 30, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS FTC REPORT PROVES BIG OIL GOUGED CONSUMERS LAST YEAR AND WITHHELD SUPPLIES TO DRIVE UP PRICES. FTC REPORT: [P]RICE SPIKES ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN THE FUTURE IN THE MIDWEST AND OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
- (March 29, 2001) DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELECTION REFORM ANNOUNCES FIRST HEARING IN PHILADELPHIA ON APRIL 2.VICE CHAIR SCHAKOWSKY SAYS COMMITTEE WILL BE IN CHICAGO IN THE FUTURE
- (March 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY VOICES SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL AIDS ALLIANCE. NEW ORGANIZATION TO BATTLE ON BEHALF OF THE WORLDS HIV/AIDS POPULATION
- (March 28, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS REPUBLICAN BUDGET RESOLUTION A DISGRACE. 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WORKING FAMILIES, SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SENIORS WILL SUFFER UNDER GOP BUDGET PLAN
- (March 27, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY COSPONSORS BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN HATE CRIME LAWS
- (March 23, 2001) DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ENERGY TASK FORCE REQUESTS IMMEDIATE MEETING WITH SECRETARY OF ENERGY. SCHAKOWSKY AND OTHERS WRITE: WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSITION THE ADMINISTRATION HAS TAKEN IN RECENT DAYS
- (March 21, 2001) DEMOCRATS UNVEIL SHOCKING REPORTS ON GUNS FELONS AND MINORS PURCHASE DEADLY WEAPONS USING FAKE IDs
- (March 21, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN SUPPORT OF THE IMMIGRANT CHILDRENS HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT
- (March 21, 2001) MEMBERS CALL FOR FULL FUNDING OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PROGRAMS
- (March 15, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PASS FINANCIAL CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS. WILL RE-INTRODUCE SAVE OUR HOMES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS/BUYERS FROM PREDATORY LENDERS
- (March 14, 2001) GOVERNMENT MUST RESPOND TO ENERGY EMERGENCY Op-ed by Schakowsky in The Hill
- (March 13, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES PROVISIONAL VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2001. HAILS COMPREHENSIVE VOTING RIGHTS BILL BY REPRESENTATIVE CONYERS
- (March 13, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES, NCJW RALLY FOR AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE
- (March 10, 2001) PUBLIC NOT BUYING BUSH'S SNAKE OIL Op-ed by Schakowsky in the Chicago Sun-Times
- (March 8, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYON REPUBLICAN TAX-CUT-TO-THE-RICH
- (March 8, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY, MARCH 8, 2001
- (March 7, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY BLASTS REPUBLICANS FOR ANTI-WORKER VOTE REPEALING ERGONOMIC STANDARDS & FOR SIDING WITH BIG BUSINESS. RELEASES FINDINGS THAT SHOW ILLINOIS ECONOMY LOST $2.3 BILLION DUE TO ERGONOMIC INJURY
- (March 7, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS AND ADVOCATES RALLY IN OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT BUSHS CUTS IN HOUSING BUDGET. AS A RESIDENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING, PRESIDENT BUSH SHOULD BE MORE EMPATHETIC
- (March 7, 2001) COALITION REINTRODUCES BILL TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HIV/AIDS DRUGS. DENOUNCE ACTIONS BY PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
- (March 2, 2001) SCHAKOWSKYS STATEMENT ON PLAN COLOMBIA BEFORE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DRUG POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCES
- (March 1, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT INDUSTRY-DRAFTED BANKRUPTCY BILL
February 2001
- (February 27, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BUSHS ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
- (February 27, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING DR. DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT
- (February 21, 2001) JOINT STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES JAN SCHAKOWSKY AND JIM MCGOVERN FROM BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
- (February 15, 2001) COALITION INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO GUARANTEE WOMEN ABROAD ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES. SCHAKOWSKY SAYS LAW IS NEEDED IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BUSHS ANTI-CHOICE AGENDA
- (February 14, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS LIFETIME TV CAMPAIGN TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. JOINS JANE FONDA, EVE ENSLER AND OTHERS AT A CAPITOL HILL NEWS CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL OUR LIFETIME COMMITMENT INITIATIVE
- (February 13, 2001) MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE PRESIDENT BUSH TO APPOINT HOLOCAUST ENVOY
- (February 13, 2001) STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON ISRAELI ELECTION AND IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 34
- (February 8, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
- (February 6, 2001) WOMEN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, GROUPS BATTLE AGAINST FORCES INTENT ON TAKING AWAY A WOMANS RIGHT TO CHOOSE
- (February 5, 2001) STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
January 2001
- (January 31, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN APPROVING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA AND PROMISING U.S. SUPPORT SCHAKOWSKY IS ORIGINAL COSPONSOR OF H.CON.RES. 15
- (January 31, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS INDUSTRY PLAN PRO PREDATOR AND ANTI-CONSUMER
- (January 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO HONOR GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH SMITH & WESSON
- (January 29, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS PRESIDENT BUSH TO NOT REVERSE U.S. POLICY ON HIV/AIDS DRUGS TO AFRICA. BIPARTISAN GROUP SEEKS MEETING WITH BUSH ASAP
- (January 28, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS IN CELEBRATING INDIAS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
- (January 25, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES NOW LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND ON CAPITOL HILL
- (January 23, 2001) BUSH DECLARES WAR ON WOMENS REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & THREATENS PUBLIC EDUCATION. FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS, THOSE OF US WHO SUPPORT WOMENS RIGHTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND FAIR ECONOMIC POLICES WILL NEED TO FIGHT BACK
- (January 22, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY PROMISES ASSISTANCE TO FREE ISRAELI SOLDIERS
- (January 17, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS ADVOCATES TO EDUCATE AND WARN IMMIGRANTS ABOUT RECENT CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION LAW. NEW LAW PROVIDES RELIEF TO LIMITED NUMBER OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
- (January 16, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY, BLAGOJEVICH, & RUSH REPORT FINDS LINK BETWEEN LACK OF STAFF AND HEALTH VIOLATIONS IN NURSING HOMES. 84% OF NURSING HOMES FAIL TO MEET MINIMUM STAFFING STANDARDS & HAVE 60% MORE HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS
- (January 5, 2001) OP-ED BY REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY FOR SECURE RETIREMENT MAGAZINE. DIGNITY FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
- (January 3, 2001) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON PRESIDENT-ELECT BUSH TO USE HIS CLOSE TIES TO OIL AND GAS EXECUTIVES TO BRING RELIEF TO CONSUMERS IN MIDWEST FROM HIGH HEATING BILLS CURRENT CRISIS IS ONE OF MARKET FAILURE THAT REQUIRES A GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO PROTECT THE NATIONS ECONOMY
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