Press Releases

SCHAKOWSKY: CONSTITUENTS DESERVE GUARANTEE THAT THEIR GOVERNMENT IS ACTING TO PREVENT FUTURE BLACKOUTS. RELIANCE ON MARKET AND INDUSTRY ALONE WILL NOT SUFFICE. CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO FIX DEFICIENCIES IN THE U.S. POWER GRID
September 3, 2003
Press Release
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: CONSTITUENTS DESERVE GUARANTEE THAT THEIR GOVERNMENT IS ACTING TO PREVENT FUTURE BLACKOUTS. RELIANCE ON MARKET AND INDUSTRY
ALONE WILL NOT SUFFICE

CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO FIX
DEFICIENCIES IN THE U.S. POWER GRID

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION POLITICIZES SCIENCE
September 2, 2003
Press Release
SEPTEMBER 2, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION POLITICIZES SCIENCE
SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO TURN BACK ASSAULT BY BUSH ADMINISTRATION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
August 28, 2003
Press Release
AUGUST 28, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO TURN BACK
ASSAULT BY BUSH ADMINISTRATION
ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS SERVING IN IRAQ JOIN SCHAKOWSKY TO DEMAND THE TRUTH ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER BUSH ADMINISTRATION EXAGGERATED OR MANIPULATED EVIDENCE ABOUT IRAQ
August 28, 2003
Press Release
AUGUST 28, 2003

FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS SERVING IN IRAQ
JOIN SCHAKOWSKY TO DEMAND THE TRUTH

ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COMMISSION
TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER BUSH ADMINISTRATION
EXAGGERATED OR MANIPULATED EVIDENCE ABOUT IRAQ

SCHAKOWSKY HONORS WORLD WAR II VETERAN
August 20, 2003
Press Release
AUGUST 20, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY HONORS
WORLD WAR II VETERAN

CHICAGO, IL - During a ceremony in the 9th Congressional District Chicago office, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) honored Mr. Erwin Jacobson, a World War II veteran, for his selfless service to our nation.

"Every American is indebted to brave soldiers like Erwin Jacobson who fought for our freedom and won a victory against all odds. It is my honor to stand with a member of the 'Greatest Generation,'" Schakowsky said

SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO LATEST TERRORIST ATTACK ON INNOCENT CIVILIANS IN ISRAEL
August 19, 2003
Press Release
AUGUST 19, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO LATEST
TERRORIST ATTACK ON INNOCENT
CIVILIANS IN ISRAEL
SCHAKOWSKY: COMMONSENSE AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS
August 8, 2003
Press Release
AUGUST 8, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: COMMONSENSE
AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS

CHICAGO, IL - Following an announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the increased number of West Nile Virus infections this year, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said that local, state and federal authorities can provide the people of Illinois with critical information to protect themselves against the virus.

The City of Chicago:

SCHAKOWSKY: GIVE PARENTS SECURITY AND CHILDREN SAFETY
August 7, 2003
Press Release
AUGUST 7, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: GIVE PARENTS SECURITY
AND CHILDREN SAFETY
SCHAKOWSKY SHOCKED AND INSULTED BY PRESIDENT BUSHS COMMENTS ON HOMOSEXUALITY
July 30, 2003
Press Release
JULY 30, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY SHOCKED AND INSULTED
BY PRESIDENT BUSH'S COMMENTS ON HOMOSEXUALITY

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said she was "shocked and insulted" by comments made today by President Bush during a White House news conference where he seemed to equate homosexuality with sin.

Below is the letter Schakowsky sent to President Bush:

July 30, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY TO SECRETARY POWELL: ENSURE SECURITY BUT TREAT PEOPLE SEEKING U.S. VISAS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY
July 28, 2003
Press Release
JULY 28, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY TO SECRETARY POWELL:
ENSURE SECURITY BUT TREAT PEOPLE SEEKING U.S. VISAS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY