Press Releases

KEY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE CALLS FOR GAO INVESTIGATION OF WIDESPREAD GOVERNMENT-ISSUED CREDIT CARD ABUSE/FRAUD IN PENTAGON AND OTHER AGENCIES
May 20, 2002
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MAY 20, 2002

KEY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE CALLS FOR GAO INVESTIGATION OF WIDESPREAD GOVERNMENT-ISSUED CREDIT CARD ABUSE/FRAUD IN PENTAGON AND OTHER AGENCIES
SCHAKOWSKY: REPUBLICAN WELFARE REFORM BILL FAILS TO PROVIDE REAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES
May 16, 2002
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MAY 16, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY: REPUBLICAN WELFARE REFORM BILL FAILS TO PROVIDE REAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DEMAND END TO WORKER ABUSE IN GAP FACTORIES WORLDWIDE AS EVIDENCE MOUNTS OF WIDESPREAD INTIMIDATION, EXPLOITATION AND SWEATSHOP CONDITIONS UNVEIL VIDEO EVIDENCE OF ABUSE AGAINST WORKERS IN AFRICA AND RELEASE REPORT ON WORLDWIDE VIOLATI
May 16, 2002
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MAY 16, 2002

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DEMAND END
TO WORKER ABUSE IN GAP FACTORIES WORLDWIDE AS EVIDENCE MOUNTS OF WIDESPREAD INTIMIDATION, EXPLOITATION AND SWEATSHOP CONDITIONS

UNVEIL VIDEO EVIDENCE OF ABUSE AGAINST WORKERS IN AFRICA AND RELEASE REPORT ON WORLDWIDE VIOLATIONS

SCHAKOWSKY FIGHTS FOR QUALITY VETERAN CARE
May 14, 2002
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MAY 14, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY FIGHTS FOR QUALITY VETERAN CARE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations hearing on VA Health Care, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said, "we must provide the resources necessary to make sure that all veterans receive the quality medical care that they need and that they deserve."

Schakowsky's full committee hearing statement follows:

SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO RID MARKET OF ARSENIC TREATED LUMBER THAT IS HEALTH RISK TO CHILDREN PARENTS CAN TAKE STEPS NOW TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN
May 10, 2002
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MAY 10, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO RID MARKET OF ARSENIC TREATED LUMBER THAT IS HEALTH RISK TO CHILDREN

PARENTS CAN TAKE STEPS NOW TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN

CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS AND ADVOCATES PUT FORWARD PLAN TO ENSURE PROPER CARE FOR SENIORS IN NURSING HOMES
May 9, 2002
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MAY 9, 2002

CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS AND ADVOCATES PUT FORWARD PLAN TO ENSURE PROPER CARE FOR SENIORS IN NURSING HOMES
SCHAKOWSKY HONORS NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
May 7, 2002
Press Release
MAY 7, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY HONORS NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
SCHAKOWSKY WARNS AGAINST BUSH ADMINISTRATION COVERT EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE ROE V. WADE
May 6, 2002
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MAY 6, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY WARNS AGAINST BUSH ADMINISTRATION COVERT EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE ROE V. WADE
SCHAKOWSKY SCORES VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS KEY AMENDMENT APPROVED BY THE HOUSE TO EXPORT-IMPORT BANK BILL
May 1, 2002
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MAY 1, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY SCORES VICTORY
FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

KEY AMENDMENT APPROVED BY THE HOUSE TO EXPORT-IMPORT BANK BILL

SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS RALLY AGAINST BUSH PLAN TO RAISE TUITION ON COLLEGE STUDENTS NEARLY 700,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR WOULD BE AFFECTED
May 1, 2002
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MAY 1, 2002

SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS RALLY AGAINST BUSH PLAN TO RAISE TUITION ON COLLEGE STUDENTS

NEARLY 700,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR WOULD BE AFFECTED

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and her Democratic colleagues today joined Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt and college students to rally against a proposal by the Bush Administration that would make paying back college loans more expensive.