Press Releases
September 13, 1999
September 13, 1999
September 9, 1999
STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON PASSAGE OF HUD FUNDING BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the VA, HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the VA, HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill.
"Even though the House approved the VA, HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill, one hundred and eighty seven members of the House of Representatives today stood their ground and opposed harmful cuts in our nation's housing budget. The President has promised to veto this bill and we were successful in gaining enough votes to sustain a veto.
September 8, 1999
September 7, 1999
September 4, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN AGREEMENTCONGRESSWOMAN SAYS SENTIMENT FOR PEACE WAS CLEARLY APPARENT DURING HER RECENT VISIT TO ISRAEL
EVANSTON, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), who returned earlier in the week from Israel, today hailed the agreement reached between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. The agreement lays out a timetable to achieving final peace within one year.
EVANSTON, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), who returned earlier in the week from Israel, today hailed the agreement reached between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. The agreement lays out a timetable to achieving final peace within one year.
Schakowsky called the signing of a revised version of the Wye River accord a positive step towards reaching comprehensive peace in the region and lasting security for Israel.
August 23, 1999
August 23, 1999
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
CHICAGO, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today at her Chicago office the creation of an African and Caribbean Advisory Committee for the 9th Congressional District. Chairing the committee is Mr. Hayelom Ayele, President of the African Institute for Education and Development.
CHICAGO, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today at her Chicago office the creation of an African and Caribbean Advisory Committee for the 9th Congressional District. Chairing the committee is Mr. Hayelom Ayele, President of the African Institute for Education and Development.
August 18, 1999