Press Releases
SCHAKOWSKY: REMEMBER THE FALLEN AND SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS
CALLS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS
WASHINGTON, DC -- US Representative Jan Schakowsky released a statement today calling for a renewed commitment to soldiers and veterans as we pause to remember the fallen.The full text of Representative Schakowsky's statement is below:
SCHAKOWSKY SECURES FEDERAL FUNDING TO COMBAT FLOODING
ANNOUNCES INCLUSION OF $5 MILLION IN HOUSE BILL TO SUPPORT ARMY CORPS WORK IN DES PLAINES
WASHIGNTON, D.C.-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today announced that the Fiscal Year 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which passed the House of Representatives on May 24th, contains $5 million for the Army Corps of Engineers to continue critical flood prevention and mitigation work that will benefit Des Plaines and its surrounding communities.
SCHAKOWSKY BILL HONORING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S 100 YEARS OF SERVICE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined in commending Rotary International for one hundred years of service to humanity as the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 142, legislation authored by Schakowsky. Rotary International's headquarters is in Evanston, Illinois, which Schakowsky represents.
Below is Schakowsky's full Floor statement:
MAY 10, 2005
CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY, CONGRESSMAN GEORGE MILLER, UNITED EMPLOYEES SPEAK OUT AGAINST PROPOSED UNITED BANKRUPTCY DEAL AND DISCUSS AMICUS BRIEF IN CHICAGO
ANNOUNCE INTRODUCTION OF THE PENSION FAIRNESS AND FULL DISCLOSURE ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today joined Congressman George Miller and United Airlines employees in speaking out against the United Airlines bankruptcy bail-out.
Below is Schakowsky's statement: