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

CALLS FOR DIVERSIFIED MEDIA OWNERSHIP AS REMEDY FOR OBJECTIONABLE BROADCAST CONTENT

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today spoke in support of protecting free speech and diversifying media ownership at the Future of Music Policy Summit.

Representative Schakowsky's statement is below:

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
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY: PEOPLE WILL DIE IF WE CUT $10 BILLION FROM MEDICAID

MEDICAID EXPANSION NEEDED DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA, INCREASES IN POVERTY AND UNINSURED RATES

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 8, 2005
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION OF THE TABLE

ADMINISTRATION'S PLAN IS OUT OF TOUCH WITH NATION'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today called on the Bush Administration to take Social Security privatization off the table in the wake of Hurricane Katrina at a rally with the Alliance for Retired Americans.

Representative Schakowsky's statement is below, as prepared for delivery:

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 7, 2005
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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 THE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN"

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

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE APPROVAL OF $10.5 BILLION IN EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, today released a statement on the approval of a $10.5 billion emergency supplemental appropriation for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The emergency supplemental passed the Senate yesterday, and will provide immediate funding for hurricane relief efforts.

The statement from Representative Schakowsky is below:

SCHAKOWSKY: IRAQI CONSTITUTION UNDERMINES RIGHTS OF WOMEN, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES
August 29, 2005
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AUGUST 29, 2005SCHAKOWSKY: IRAQI CONSTITUTION UNDERMINES RIGHTS OF WOMEN, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today released a statement on the Iraqi constitution presented to the Iraqi National Assembly on Sunday. The Constitution includes a provision declaring Islam to be the official religion of the state and stipulates that no law passed can contradict the rules of Islam. The Constitution also will place experts in Sharia, such as Islamic clerics, on the Supreme Federal Court of Iraq.

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

SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY

REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PRESERVING RETIREMENT, DISABILITY SECURITY PROGRAM AGAINST EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE IT

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 12, 2005
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AUGUST 12, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO SAVE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE BENEFITS

NEW REPORTS SHOWS THOUSANDS OF VETERANS IN 9TH DISTRICT TO LOSE BENEFITS UNDER PRESIDENT'S BUDGET

SCHAKOWSKY GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH SUPPORTING INCREASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHICAGO
August 9, 2005
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AUGUST 9, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CAREFUL STUDY OF VIDEOCONFERENCING IN REMOVAL HEARINGS
August 2, 2005
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AUGUST 2, 2005SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CAREFUL STUDY OF VIDEOCONFERENCING IN REMOVAL HEARINGS

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, today released a statement calling for a careful review of videoconferencing in immigration removal hearings.