Press Releases
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN WELCOMING INDIA'S PRIME MINISTER OF & APPROVING H.RES. 572
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in approving H. Res. 572, a resolution hailing the visit of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a "[s]ignificant step toward broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and India."
Schakowsky, who is member of the Congressional India Caucus, was one of only eight members to joine President Clinton on his historic trip to India this year.
SCHAKOWSKY'S ONE YEAR REVIEW OF CHICAGO INS
DETAILS MODEST IMPROVEMENTS BUT CALLS FOR MAJOR CHANGES
CHICAGO, IL - In a letter to Chicago Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Director Brian Perryman, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) detailed her one year review of the Chicago INS. Schakowsky wrote that modest improvements have taken place, however, "[t]ere are a number of issues that continue to be of concern to me and my constituents." Schakowsky focused on three areas: the Line, Application/Approval Process, and Detention.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS SECRETARY CUOMO TO ANNOUNCE POLICY TO MAKE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR LOW INCOME RENTERS
100,000 UNITS WILL BECOME AFFORDABLE TO SECTION 8 VOUCHER HOLDERS IN CHICAGO
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a news conference today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and other members of Congress applauded the announcement by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Andrew Cuomo that will make housing more affordable for many low-income families.
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS REPUBLICAN ESTATE TAX IS A GIFT TO RICHEST TWO PERCENT
APPLAUDS CONGRESS VOTE TO SUSTAIN PRESIDENT'S VETO
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues to sustain a presidential veto that would ensure the continuing economic health of our economy and the strength of Social Security and Medicare. Schakowsky voted against H.R. 8, a bill that would have greatly benefited the wealthiest 2% of Americans, while costing $50 billion a year once fully phased in. In Illinois, less than 2500 families will benefit from the full repeal of the estate tax.