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July 2, 2002
JULY 2, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY'S CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE CONVENES CHICAGO FIELD HEARING ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION TO COMBAT TERRORISM

"HOMELAND SECURITY MUST BEGIN WITH INPUT
FROM THOSE ON THE FRONT LINE"


June 28, 2002
JUNE 28, 2002

SENIORS STILL WAITING IN LINE FOR A QUALITY & AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION
DRUG BENEFIT UNDER MEDICARE

CALCULATE SAVINGS UNDER DEMOCRATIC PLAN & REPUBLICAN SO-CALLED RX PLAN AT
http://www.house.gov/reform/min/drug_plan/


June 27, 2002
JUNE 27, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY CLAIMS VICTORY FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS

GOVERNOR FINALLY AGREES TO HER REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE POTASSIUM IODIDE PILLS THAT SAVE LIVES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ATTACK ON NUCLEAR FACILITIES PROTECT


June 25, 2002
JUNE 25, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY AND CONGRESS EXAMINE MORE DISGRACEFUL AND WASTEFUL FINANCIAL ABUSES AT THE PENTAGON

June 25, 2002
JUNE 25, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS COALITION WORKING FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE

June 24, 2002
JUNE 24, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY: DEMOCRATS OFFERING SENIORS A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT UNDER MEDICARE

FAMILIES USA STUDY FOUND PRICES FOR 50 RX DRUGS MOST COMMONLY USED BY SENIORS ROSE THREE TIMES
FASTER THAN INFLATION


June 20, 2002
JUNE 20, 2002

HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR RIDGE AGREES WITH SCHAKOWSKY - POTASSIUM IODIDE PILLS PROVIDE "SOME PROTECTION TO CITIZENS"

ILLINOIS REFUSES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFER OF FREE PILLS THAT COULD SAVE LIVES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ATTACK
ON NUCLEAR FACILITIES


June 20, 2002
JUNE 20, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT DURING HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR RIDGE APPEARANCE BEFORE GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE

"CONGRESS HAS DUTY TO ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS AND DEMAND SATISFACTORY RESPONSES WHILE REVIEWING PRESIDENT'S PROPOSAL TO CREATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"


June 17, 2002
JUNE 17, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY EXAMINES IMPACT NEW HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT MAY HAVE ON CRITICAL, NON-SECURITY
FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

June 13, 2002
JUNE 13, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY RAISES CONCERNS REGARDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAID