Press Releases

Schakowsky: Don't Destroy Hope, Invest In Stem Cell Research
January 11, 2007
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January 11, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
Schakowsky: Bush Escalation Sucks U.S. Troops Deeper Into Iraq Civil War When Military Solution Not Possible
January 11, 2007
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January 11, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
Giving America's Lowest Paid Workers A Raise
January 10, 2007
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For Immediate Release:
January 10, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
(202) 226-6898

GIVING AMERICA'S LOWEST PAID WORKERS A RAISE

WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today released the following statement in support of H.R. 2, to raise the minimum wage:

Schakowsky to Serve As Vice-chair of Bipartisan Women's Caucus
January 9, 2007
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January 9, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
Restoring Honest Leadership, Civility, and Fiscal Responsibility
January 5, 2007
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January 5, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
Schakowsky Marks Start of New Congress; Lays Out Agenda
January 4, 2007
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January 4, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
3000 Reasons to Withdraw Troops
January 3, 2007
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January 3, 2007		Contact: Peter Karafotas
SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST COMMENTS OF CONGRESSMAN GOODE
December 21, 2006
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December 21, 2006

SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST COMMENTS OF CONGRESSMAN GOODE

"BIGOTRY AND EXCLUSION HAVE NO PLACE IN THE U.S. CONGRESS"

CHICAGO, IL-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, today released a statement in response to recent comments made by Congressman Goode (R-VA) that suggested only those who worship using the Bible should be allowed in this country and the Congress.

Schakowsky's full statement follows:

SCHAKOWSKY JOINS ADVOCATES TO LAUNCH CHANGE AMERICA NOW CAMPAIGN
December 20, 2006
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December 20, 2006

SCHAKOWSKY JOINS ADVOCATES TO LAUNCH CHANGE AMERICA NOW CAMPAIGN

EFFORT TO FOCUS ON PASSING 100 HOUR AGENDA IN THE 110TH CONGRESS

SCHAKOWSKY, DURBIN JOIN SENIORS, ADVOCATES TO CALL FOR MEDICARE PRICE NEGOTIATION AND AN END TO THE DONUT-HOLE
December 14, 2006
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December 14, 2006

SCHAKOWSKY, DURBIN JOIN SENIORS, ADVOCATES TO CALL FOR MEDICARE PRICE NEGOTIATION AND AN END TO THE DONUT-HOLE

"IN 100 HOURS WE WILL REQUIRE MEDICARE TO LOWER DRUG PRICES"