2005 PRESS RELEASES

December 2005

• (December 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS REPUBLICANS' PARLIAMENTARY TRICKS TO PUSH THROUGH ALASKA DRILLING

• (December 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON ELECTION OF REP. JAMES CLYBURN AS DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIR

• (December 14, 2005) HOUSE DEMOCRATS, WHCoA DELEGATES CALL ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND DRUG BENEFIT ENROLLMENT DEADLINE BEFORE HOLIDAYS; SERVICE PROVIDERS, SENIORS AIR CONCERNS ABOUT MEDICARE DRUG PLANS

• (December 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, EMANUEL, OBAMA CALL ON PRESIDENT TO KEEP HIS COMMITMENT TO RESTORE GREAT LAKES; CALL FOR HEARING INTO IMPLEMENTING RESTORATION STRATEGY

• (December 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, CONGRESSWOMEN, ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE OPPOSITION TO THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO TO THE SUPREME COURT; SCHAKOWSKY CITES ALITO'S OUT-OF-THE-MAINSTREAM JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY TO THE SUPREME COURT, ATTEMPTS TO ERODE WOMEN'S RIGHTS

• (December 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SUBCOMMITTEE TO LOOK INTO HURRICANE RESPONSE INSTEAD OF FOOTBALL

• (December 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS NEW IMMIGRATION BILL UNREALISTIC; CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKERS AND NATIONAL SECURITY

• (December 1, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY URGES U.S. ACTION ON WORLDS AIDS DAY

November 2005

• (November 30, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S FAILED IRAQ STRATEGY

• (November 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS TROUBLE IN TOYLAND REPORT WILL SAVE KIDS' LIVES; VOWS TO FIGHT FOR A STRONGER CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION THAT KEEPS DANGEROUS TOYS OFF THE MARKET

• (November 18, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS STAND UNITED WITH TROOPS, AGAINST REPUBLICAN POLITICAL STUNTS

• (November 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMENDS CONGRESSMAN MURTHA FOR HIS CALL TO WITHDRAW AMERICAN TROOPS FROM IRAQ

• (November 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: DIGITAL COPYRIGHT LAW SHOULD BALANCE RIGHTS OF ARTISTS AND CONSUMERS

• (November 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, SENATORS OFFER MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES MORE TIME TO CHOOSE A DRUG PLAN

• (November 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES $3.75 MILLION TO COMBAT FLOODING; HOUSE AND SENATE AGREE TO FUNDING LEVEL; FUNDS ONE STEP CLOSER TO DES PLAINES

• (November 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS BILL TO GIVE CONSUMERS BETTER AND CHEAPER WAYS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES

• (November 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, IL REPS TO HASTERT: STOP BUDGET CUTS THAT WILL HURT OUR CONSTITUENTS

• (November 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: AVIAN FLU IS A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION; CALLS FOR BETTER AND MORE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE PLAN

• (November 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES, SEND LETTER TO AMBASSADOR PORTMAN OVER AFTA CONCERNS

• (November 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY URGES PASSAGE OF BILL EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE WATER

• (November 3, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR BETTER SECURITY BILL THAT WILL PROTECT CONSUMERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION, PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT; SAYS THE DATA ACT, AS IT STANDS, FAILS TO MEET THAT STANDARD

October 2005

• (October 31, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO TO THE SUPREME COURT

• (October 31, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DAVIS, MCNARY, STUDENTS EXPOSE REPUBLICAN HALLOWEEN TRICKS; BUDGET CUTS PENDING BEFORE CONGRESS WOULD TAKE BILLIONS FROM MEDICAID, STUDENT LOANS, FOSTER CARE

• (October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BILL THAT HURTS VICTIMS, PROTECTS GUN INDUSTRY

• (October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS TORT BILL FOR TURNING BACK THE CLOCK ON CIVIL RIGHTS

• (October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HONORS THE LIFE OF ROSA PARKS

• (October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONGRATULATES ISRAEL ON GILLERMAN'S SELECTION AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF UNITED NATIONS

• (October 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF RED RIBBON WEEK

• (October 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS OF DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUTS; WARNS CUTS TO MEDICAID WILL COST LIVES, CONSUMERS WILL BE CHARGED FOR DIGITAL UPGRADE

• (October 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON DEATH OF 2000^TH U.S. SOLDIER IN IRAQ

• (October 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY RESPONDS TO SOUTH ASIAN EARTHQUAKE

• (October 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS OF METH'S ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH IMPACTS; METH PRODUCTION POLLUTES AIR, CREATES TOXIC WASTE, AND RUINS LIVES

• (October 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY RAISES QUESTIONS, CONCERNS ABOUT KELO DECISION; MUST TO ENSURE LAND SEIZURES DO NOT DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, MINORITIES

• (October 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO FIGHT AGAINST CUTS THAT HURT SENIORS, OTHERS

• (October 18, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE, SENATE DEMOCRATS WARN ENERGY COSTS WILL LEAVE AMERICANS OUT IN THE COLD; GAS REMAINS SHUT OFF IN 30,000 CHICAGO HOUSEHOLD AS NATURAL GAS PRICES AND HEATING BILLS SPIKE

• (October 18, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO PROTECT JOCKEYS, WORKER'S RIGHTS

• (October 12, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DURBIN, MADIGAN, AND ADVOCATES OFFER ADVICE ON CONFUSING NEW MEDICARE DRUG PLANS; TELL BENEFICIARIES TO CHECK THE FACTS, WATCH FOR FRAUD, AND TAKE TIME TO CHOOSE THE BEST PLAN

• (October 11, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS RISING NATURAL GAS, HEATING COST AT CHICAGO HEARING; SAYS WE CANNOT LEAVE AMERICANS IN THE COLD WHILE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN

• (October 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS LATEST "DO-NOTHING" ENERGY BILL; BILL THAT PASSES THE HOUSE TODAY FAILS TO ADDRESS RISING GASOLINE, NATURAL GAS PRICES

September 2005

• (September 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY-AUTHORED PROTECTIONS TO HELP IMMIGRANT WOMEN PASS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; BILL WILL HELP IMMIGRANT WOMEN FLEEING ABUSIVE SPOUSES

• (September 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS LATEST ENERGY BILL FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS HIGH GAS, HEATING PRICES

• (September 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT CENTRO ROMERO

• (September 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY RAISES CONCERNS OVER PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO KATRINA

• (September 22, 2005) STARK, SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCE BILL TO EASE MEDICARE DRUG IMPLEMENTATION FOR BENEFICIARIES

• (September 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN THE WAKE OF KATRINA

• (September 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DAVIS, SHAYS INTRODUCE BILL TO COMBAT HIV INFECTION; TOPICAL MICROBICIDES COULD PREVENT INFECTION OF MILLIONS OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

• (September 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR REAL IMMIGRATION REFORM; SAYS SYSTEM SHOULD BRING IMMIGRANTS OUT OF SHADOWS, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, REWARD HARD WORK

• (September 20, 2005) REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TODAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SIMON WIESENTHAL

• (September 18, 2005) REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN SKOKIE AT A CEREMONY COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS

• (September 15, 2005) SKOKIE RESIDENT VIVIAN ZAPATA SELECTED AS "OFFICIAL ARTIST" COMPETITION; SCHAKOWSKY CONGRATULATES ZAPATA, FORMERLY RECOGNIZED AS THE WINNER OF THE CONGRESSIONAL "ARTISTIC DISCOVERY" COMPETITION

• (September 13, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS AGAINST GOVERNMENT CENSORSHIP OF THE AIRWAVES; CALLS FOR DIVERSIFIED MEDIA OWNERSHIP AS REMEDY FOR OBJECTIONABLE BROADCAST CONTENT

• (September 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: PEOPLE WILL DIE IF WE CUT $10 BILLION DOLLARS FROM MEDICAID; MEDICAID EXPANSION NEEDED DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA, INCREASE IN POVERTY AND UNINSURED RATES

• (September 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION OFF THE TABLE; ADMINISTRATION'S PLAN IS OUT OF TOUCH WITH NATION'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS

• (September 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS INADEQUATE HURRICANE RESPONSE, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO AVERT AN ENERGY CRISIS; SAYS: "DO NOT LEAVE AMERICANS OUT IN THE COLD WHILE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN"

• (September 2, 2005)  SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE APPROVAL OF $10.5 BILLION EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

August 2005

• (August 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: IRAQI CONSTITUTION UNDERMINES RIGHTS OF WOMEN, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES

• (August 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY; REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PRESERVING  RETIREMENT, DISABILITY SECURITY PROGRAM AGAINST EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE IT

• (August 12, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO SAVE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE BENEFITS; NEW REPORT SHOWS THOUSANDS OF VETERANS IN 9TH DISTRICT TO LOSE BENEFITS UNDER PRESIDENT'S BUDGET.

• (August 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH SUPPORTING INCREASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHICAGO

• (August 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CAREFUL STUDY OF VIDEOCONFERENCING IN REMOVAL HEARINGS

July 2005

• (July 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES $12.8 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR DISTRICT IN TRANSPORTATION BILL

• (July 27, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES AGAINST FLAWED CAFTA AGREEMENT; SAYS AGREEMENT WOULD ELIMINATE U.S. JOBS, EXPLOIT WORKERS, AND HARM THE ENVIRONMENT

• (July 27, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES ADA'S FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

• (July 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS WOULD MOVE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE BACKWARDS; SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BILL DUE FOR A VOTE TODAY THAT WOULD INCREASE COSTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, REDUCE BENEFITS FOR MILLIONS OF INSURED AMERICANS

• (July 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT IN FAVOR OF DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT AT BIPARTISAN RALLY AGAINST CAFTA; VOTE EXPECTED THIS WEEK

• (July 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY OPPOSES PATRIOT ACT REAUTHORIZATION; CALLS PROVISIONS IN PATRIOT ACT AN AFFRONT TO OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

• (July 21, 2005) DESPITE REPEATED INQUIRIES, BUSH ADMINISTRATION HOLDS COMMUNITY MEETING WITH TWO HOURS NOTICE; SCHAKOWSKY INVITES HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT TO MEET WITH HER CONSTITUENTS TO EXPLAIN THE MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT PLAN

• (July 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN G. ROBERTS TO THE SUPREME COURT

• (July 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY PRAISES GROWING U.S.-INDIA PARTNERSHIP; DELIVERS STATEMENT AS PRIME MINISTER SINGH MAKES FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO U.S.

• (July 13, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ACTION ON DARFUR GENOCIDE

• (July 12, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WELCOMES NORTHWESTERN WOMEN'S LACROSSE CHAMPS TO CAPITOL, WHITE HOUSE

• (July 11, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: THE PRESIDENT SHOULD UPHOLD HIS ADMINISTRATION'S PROMISE TO FIRE PLAME LEAK

• (July 7, 2005) STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON THE BOMBINGS IN LONDON

• (July 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS ADVOCATES, VICTIMS FOR PRESS CONFERENCE IN SUPPORT OF HER NEW BILL TO PROTECT IMMIGRANT WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• (July 6, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY-REQUESTED REPORT SHOWS DEVASTATING EFFECT OF PRESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY PLAN ON 9^TH DISTRICT RESIDENTS; 72% OF 9^TH DISTRICT RESIDENTS WOULD FACE BENEFIT CUTS UNDER PRESIDENT'S PLAN

June 2005

• (June 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES TO CUT U.S. MILITARY AID TO COLOMBIA; CALLS FOR END TO INEFFECTIVE, INHUMAN POLICY

• (June 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: TIME TO START BRINGING OUR SOLDIERS HOME; CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM PRESIDENT BUSH ON IRAQ WAR

• (June 24, 2005) MILLER-SCHAKOWSKY-CROWLEY AMENDMENT TO SAVE UNITED WORKERS' PENSIONS PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE PBGC FROM USING FUNDS TO TAKE OVER UNITED'S PENSION PLANS

• (June 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON ROVE TO APOLOGIZE FOR OFFENSIVE COMMENTS

• (June 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON CONGRESS, NHTSA TO TRACK AND REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

• (June 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY THANKS ROTARY FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

• (June 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SAVE FUNDING FOR PBS

• (June 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HONORS MAINE EAST STUDENT ARTIST, ALICJA SLABECKA, AT WASHINGTON D.C. CEREMONY

• (June 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO INTRODUCE BI-PARTISAN LEGISLATION TO BAN DRILLING IN THE GREAT LAKES; TEMPORARY BAN ON GREAT LAKES DRILLING SET TO EXPIRE IN 2007

• (June 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS COUNTERFEITING THREATENS JOBS, SAFETY, AND HEALTH

• (June 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CENTRAL AMERICAN LEGISLATORS TO HIGHLIGHT CAFTA'S THREAT TO MINORITIES AND WORKERS

• (June 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS REP. MILLER, UNITED PENSIONERS, 9/11 WIDOW TO DISCUSS HUMAN FACE OF PENSION CRISIS; PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AS PBGC BEGINS TAKE-OVER OF FIRST UNITED PENSIONS

• (June 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY QUESTIONS ADMINISTRATION'S FAILURE TO ENGAGE CHINA ON TRADE; US TRADE DEFICIT WITH CHINA STANDS AT $162 BILLION, SOARED SINCE PNTR

• (June 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO PROTECT LOW POWER FM RADIO; CALL LPFM "A GREAT HOPE" AGAINST MEDIA CONSOLIDATION

• (June 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMENDS ADVOCATE, LEGISLATORS, GOVERNOR ON BILL TO BAN THE SALE OF WATER YO-YO BALLS; ILLINOIS FIRST IN THE NATION TO BAN SALES OF TOY THAT HAS INJURED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN

• (June 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS PENTAGON WASTE AND MISMANAGEMENT

May 2005

• (May 27, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: REMEMBER THE FALLEN AND SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS; CALLS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS

• (May 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES FEDERAL FUNDING TO COMBAT FLOODING; ANNOUNCES INCLUSION OF $5 MILLION IN HOUSE BILL TO SUPPORT ARMY CORPS WORK IN DES PLAINES

• (May 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNITED BANKRUPTCY BAIL-OUT; PARTICIPATES IN FIRST EVER ONLINE CONGRESSIONAL HEARING

• (May 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STRENGTHENS BOXING, STEROIDS BILLS TO MAKE SPORTS SAFER

• (May 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL; CALLS FOR SPEEDY ENACTMENT OF LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH

• (May 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF PRO-CONSUMER ANTI-SPYWARE BILL TO PROTECT CONSTITUENTS' PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL PRIVACY FROM ONLINE PREDATORS

• (May 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CAR-RELATED DEATHS

• (May 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY BILL HONORING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S 100 YEARS OF SERVICE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

• (May 10, 2005) CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY, CONGRESSMAN GEORGE MILLER, UNITED EMPLOYEES SPEAK OUT AGAINST PROPOSED UNITED BANKRUPTCY DEAL AND DISCUSS AMICUS BRIEF FILED IN CHICAGO; ANNOUNCE INTRODUCTION OF THE PENSION FAIRNESS AND FULL DISCLOSURE ACT

• (May 10,2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS LABOR AND WORKING FAMILIES CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS MICHAUD, SANCHEZ, LYNCH, ALLIES IN ORGANIZED LABOR IN SPEAKING OUT AGAINST DR-CAFTA

• (May 4, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY DEMANDS FDA RESPONSE TO ILLINOIS' REQUEST TO IMPORT FLU VACCINE FROM ABROAD; SAYS ADMINISTRATION HAS ALLOWED POLITICS TO TRUMP PUBLIC HEALTH

April 2005
 

• (April 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY'S STATEMENT ON DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND CENTRAL AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

• (April 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS WAKEUP WAL-MART CAMPAIGN; URGES WAL-MART'S CEO RESPECT WOMEN EMPLOYEES ON MOTHER'S DAY AND EVERY DAY

• (April 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PERMANENTLY BAN OIL AND GAS DRILLING IN THE GREAT LAKES

• (April 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES TO ISSUE EARTH DAY REPORT; SAYS BUSH ADMINISTRATION ARE BAD FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OUR FUTURE

• (April 6, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II

• (April 5, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: MOST AMERICANS KNOW THAT PRESIDENT BUSHS PRIVATIZATION SCHEME IS THE ONLY CRISIS FACING SOCIAL SECURITY TODAY

March 2005

• (March 31, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS IN CALLING FOR SENSIBLE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICIES ILLINOIS PIRG REPORT FINDS: INVESTING IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY MEANS MORE JOBS AND LOWER BILLS FOR CONSUMERS

• (March 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO FIGHT BUSH ADMINISTRATION BUDGET CUTS FOR ADULT EDUCATION

• (March 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ASKS: HOW MANY MORE REPORTS MUST BE RELEASED ABOUT DANGEROUS CHILDRENS PRODUCTS BEFORE CONGRESS RESPONDS?

• (March 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ACTION ON WORLD WATER DAY

• (March 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES FOR DEMOCRATIC BUDGETS THAT VALUE NATIONS PRIORITIES OPPOSES REPUBLICAN BUDGET OF MASS DESTRUCTION

• (March 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY REINTRODUCES VISITABILITY LEGISLATION TO INCREASE NUMBER OF HOMES ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS

• (March 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

• (March 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS LACK OF REGULATION OF DATA BROKERAGE INDUSTRY TROUBLING

• (March 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKYS STATEMENT ON STEROIDS IN SPORTS

• (March 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ENCOURAGES CONSTITUENTS TO USE ONLINE CALCULATOR TO DETERMINE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITYBENEFITS UNDER BUSH PROPOSAL

• (March 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY & KIRK INTRODUCE RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

• (March 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF MAJOR ONLINE CONSUMER PRIVACY PROTECTION LEGISLATION BY KEY HOUSE COMMITTEE

• (March 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: SMALL BUSINESSES IN ILLINOIS LOSE UNDER BUSH ADMINISTRATION BUDGET

• (March 3, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON BUSH TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR JUDICIAL PROTECTION

• (March 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: CONGRESS MUST ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT PENDING TELECOM MERGERS AND IMPACT ON CONSUMERS AND WORKERS

February 2005

• (February 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ORGANIZES TOWN HALL ON THREAT OF SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION

• (February 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES TAXPAYER ABUSE PREVENTION ACT (TAPA) TO PROTECT LOW-INCOME WORKERS BILLIONS IN TAXPAYER DOLLARS MEANT FOR EITC RECIPIENTS DIVERTED TO BIG CORPORATIONS THROUGH HIGH INTEREST LOANS AND FEES

• (February 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY PROMOTES FREE TAX SERVICES FOR EITC RECIPIENTS AND WORKING FAMILIES

• (February 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKYS STATEMENT ON FY06 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET

• (February 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES TO SHIELD FIRST AMENDMENT FROM CONGRESSIONAL INTRUSION

• (February 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WELCOMES PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT ONLINE CONSUMERS FROM SPYWARE

• (February 14, 2005) {SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES HUNDREDS OF SENIORS DURING HEALTH FAIR

• (February 10, 2005) ALLEN, BERRY, SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP DRUG PRICES DOWN MEDICARE TAB JUMPS, HIGH DRUG PRICES A FACTOR

• (February 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON REPUBLICAN LEADERS TO ALLOW FOR SERIOUS DEBATE IN CONGRESS ON WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ JOINS CALL FOR HEARINGS ON H.CON.RES. 35

• (February 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL INTRUSION WE ARE HEADING DOWN A SLIPPERY SLOPE WHEN BIG BROTHER DECIDES WHAT CONSTITUTES FREE SPEECH AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

• (February 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS BUSHS BUDGET: WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AIMED AT PROVEN PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME AMERICANS

• (February 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKYS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSHS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• (February 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKYS OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH ON THE BUDGET
   

January 2005

• (January 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO DEFEND FIRST AMENDMENT AGAINST OVERREACHING LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS

• (January 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT ONLINE CONSUMERS FROM SPYWARE

• (January 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS IMPENDING $80 BILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR WAR IN IRAQ

• (January 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ON U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQ: IT IS TIME FOR OUR SOLDIERS TO START THE JOURNEY HOME

• (January 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES FUNDING FOR CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILD/PARENT CENTER PROGRAM

• (January 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO PRESIDENT BUSHS INAUGURATION ADDRESS

• (January 11, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: ILLINOIS SENIORS FACE CUT TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS UNDER BUSH PROPOSAL

• (January 6, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS FORMAL OBJECTION TO CERTIFICATION OF OHIOS ELECTORAL VOTES MEMBERS USE OPPORTUNITY TO HIGHLIGHT VOTING IRREGULARITIES AND CALL FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS

• (January 4, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY AND CONSUMER ADVOCATES UNCOVER TRUTH BEHIND BUSH PLAN TO LIMIT VICTIMS RIGHTS

• (January 3, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STANDS READY TO WORK WITH ALL HOUSE MEMBERS TO DEMONSTRATE U.S. COMPASSION TO THE WORLD IN RESPONSE TO TSUNAMIS IN ASIA