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December 19, 2001
DECEMBER 19, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON REPUBLICANS TO SUPPORT REAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS THAT HELPS UNEMPLOYED WOMEN WORKERS

December 18, 2001
DECEMBER 18, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY SAYS AWARDING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11 IS
"SMALL TOKEN OF INFINITE APPRECIATION"

December 18, 2001
DECEMBER 18, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY DELIVERS MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADDRESS IN CHICAGO

December 13, 2001
DECEMBER 13, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY: H.R. 1, THE FIRST STEP ON THE ROAD TO EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said today that H.R. 1, the Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, is "a strong, positive step toward a new education system that focuses on preparing our youth to make our world the best it can be." H.R. 1, a comprehensive education reform legislation, was adopted overwhelming by the House.

Below is Schakowsky's Congressional Record statement:


December 12, 2001
DECEMBER 12, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY DENOUNCES
TERROR IN ANY FORM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In reaction to the latest attacks in Israel and reports of threats against a mosque in Los Angeles and a member of Congress by the Jewish Defense League, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today denounced all forms of terrorism.

"I condemn terrorism in all forms," Schakowsky declared.


December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY SALUTES HOUSE ACTION ON LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the approval by the House of the Homeless Veterans Assistance Act and the Veterans Benefits Act. She said, "I believe that veterans who served our country deserve the fairest treatment available and that our national priorities must recognize the contributions of all military personnel. This Congress should remain committed to our veterans and work to ensure that they are provided the best possible service."

Below is Schakowsky's Congressional Record statement:


December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

DANGER AHEAD: SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION IS BREAKING THE PROMISE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - I am pleased that the House is considering H.Con.Res. 282, a resolution stating our commitment to maintain the promise of Social Security by guaranteeing lifetime, inflation-proof benefits to current and future beneficiaries.

I am not surprised that we feel the need to do so tonight in light of today's dangerous recommendations by the President's Social Security Commission, that we feel the need to reaffirm our commitment to Social Security on the same day that the Commission is suggesting that we break that promise.


December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

CONGRESS HONORS U.S. CAPITOL POLICE

December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO RESPOND TO HIV/AIDS WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC