Press Releases

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR FAIR TRADE POLICIES & DEFEAT OF H.R. 3005, TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY
November 1, 2001
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NOVEMBER 1, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR FAIR TRADE POLICIES & DEFEAT OF H.R. 3005, TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY
SCHAKOWSKY URGES AGGRESSIVE SAFETY MEASURES FOR POSTAL WORKERS AND CONSUMERS
October 31, 2001
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OCTOBER 31, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY URGES AGGRESSIVE SAFETY MEASURES FOR POSTAL WORKERS AND CONSUMERS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Government Reform hearing, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called on the federal government to take aggressive measures to ensure the safety and security of postal workers and consumers.

Below is Schakowsky's statement before the Committee:

SHAME ON THE HOUSE
October 30, 2001
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OCTOBER 30, 2001

SHAME ON THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today submitted a Congressional Record statement on the recently approved Republican so-called economic stimulus package. The Following is Schakowsky 's statement:

Mr. Speaker: I am disappointed, but not surprised, by what took place in the House of Representatives last week. By the narrowest of margins, the tired old agenda of tax cuts for the rich and giveaways to the corporate interests and big business scored another victory in the Republican-controlled House.

SCHAKOWSKY DEMANDS RELIEF FOR AIRLINE WORKERS. JOINS MACHINISTS UNION AND ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS DURING RALLY IN DES PLAINES
October 29, 2001
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OCTOBER 29, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY DEMANDS RELIEF FOR AIRLINE WORKERS

JOINS MACHINISTS UNION AND ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS DURING RALLY IN DES PLAINES

SCHAKOWSKY: THE CHOICE IS CLEAR WHEN IT COMES TO STIMULATING THE ECONOMY EITHER YOU ARE ON THE SIDE OF WORKERS AND FAMILIES OR HUGE CORPORATIONS.
October 24, 2001
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OCTOBER 24, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY: "THE CHOICE IS CLEAR WHEN IT COMES TO STIMULATING THE ECONOMY -EITHER YOU ARE ON THE SIDE OF WORKERS AND FAMILIES OR HUGE CORPORATIONS."
SCHAKOWSKY PRAISES NURSES AND FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS DURING SEIU RALLY "ITS TIME TO STAND FOR PATIENTS"
October 19, 2001
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October 19, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY PRAISES NURSES AND FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS DURING SEIU RALLY
"IT'S TIME TO STAND FOR PATIENTS"
STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY FOR ACORN RALLY IN SUPPORT OF AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
October 15, 2001
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OCTOBER 15, 2001

STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY FOR ACORN RALLY IN SUPPORT OF AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY DURING NATIONAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON THE THREAT OF BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM
October 12, 2001
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OCTOBER 12, 2001

STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY DURING NATIONAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON THE THREAT OF BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM
SCHAKOWSKY AND COLLEAGUES DEFEAT ATTEMPT TO DELAY ENFORCEMENT OF LANDMARK EXECUTIVE ORDER 13166
October 11, 2001
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OCTOBER 11, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY AND COLLEAGUES DEFEAT ATTEMPT TO DELAY ENFORCEMENT OF LANDMARK EXECUTIVE ORDER 13166

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed action by the House of Representatives following the defeat of an amendment that would have delayed enforcement of Executive Order 13166. Executive Order 13166 requires federal agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to provide translators to limited English proficient individuals.

Below is Schakowsky's Congressional Record statement in opposition to the amendment:

SCHAKOWSKY GREETS EVANSTON STUDENT ON CAPITOL HILL WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE
October 11, 2001
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OCTOBER 11, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY GREETS EVANSTON STUDENT ON CAPITOL HILL WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE