Press Releases
STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON ISRAELI ELECTION AND IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 34
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today voted in support of H.Con.Res. 4, which was approved by the House. Schakowsky inserted the following statement in the Congressional Record.
"Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join in strong support of House Concurrent Resolution 34, congratulating the people and the Prime Minister-elect of Israel on the success of the February 6, 2001 election.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) earlier this week joined her colleagues in approving House Resolution 28 honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
The statement below was inserted in the Congressional Record.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN APPROVING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
SYMPATHY FOR VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA AND PROMISING U.S. SUPPORT
SCHAKOWSKY IS ORIGINAL COSPONSOR OF H.CON.RES. 15
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in approving a resolution expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake in India.
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS INDUSTRY PLAN PRO PREDATOR AND ANTI-CONSUMER
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) responded to a report in the American Banker on recent efforts by the financial industry to develop a battle plan to oppose local, state, and federal efforts to protect consumers from predatory lenders. Schakowsky plans to reintroduce her Anti-Predatory Lending Act this Congress.
Below is Schakowsky's response in the American Banker, published on 1/31/01.
SCHAKOWSKY WARNS PRESIDENT BUSH TO NOT REVERSE U.S. POLICY ON HIV/AIDS DRUGS TO AFRICA
BIPARTISAN GROUP SEEK MEETING WITH BUSH ASAP
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) warned President Bush not to reverse a Clinton Executive Order that is helping African nations gain access to affordable HIV/AIDS drugs without violating U.S. trade policies. The Executive Order was issued on May 10, 2000 and titled "Access to HIV/AIDS Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technologies."