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SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL
September 14, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGEOF BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) hailed the approval of bipartisan campaign finance reform legislation. The Shays/Meehan bill will limit "soft money" and regulate issue advertisements paid for by special interests.

Below is Schakowsky's statement.

HOLOCAUST REPARATIONS FOR SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS A TOP PRIORITY FOR REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY. HOUSE BANKING COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING
September 14, 1999
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HOLOCAUST REPARATIONS FOR SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS A TOP PRIORITY FOR REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYHOUSE BANKING COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING
SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS EFFORTS BY AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS. AJC LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT ONE MILLION SIGNATURES IN SUPPORT OF GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
September 14, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON NEED TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHICAGO INS
September 13, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONALCOMMITTEE ON NEED TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHICAGO INS
Statement of Representative Jan Schakowsky House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims
September 13, 1999
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Statement of CongresswomanJan SchakowskyHouse Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims
STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON PASSAGE OF HUD FUNDING BILL
September 9, 1999
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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.

"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.

SCHAKOWSKY WARNS NATION'S HOUSING BUDGET WOULD BE CUT BY $1 BILLION UNDER GOP FUNDING BILL. CHICAGO TO LOSE NEARLY $34 MILLION RESULTING IN 1,900 FEWER HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
September 8, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY WARNS NATION'S HOUSING BUDGET WOULD BE CUT BY $1 BILLION UNDER GOP FUNDING BILLCHICAGO TO LOSE NEARLY $34 MILLION RESULTING IN 1,900 FEWER HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
SCHAKOWSKY TOURS ONE OF THE SEVERELY OVERCROWDED SCHOOLS IN ROGERS PARK. CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION BILL
September 7, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY TOURS ONE OF THE SEVERELY OVERCROWDED SCHOOLS IN ROGERS PARKCALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION BILL
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN AGREEMENT. CONGRESSWOMAN SAYS SENTIMENT FOR PEACE WAS CLEARLY APPARENT DURING HER RECENT VISIT TO ISRAEL
September 4, 1999
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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.

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.

SCHAKOWSKY RELEASES MORE EVIDENCE SHOWING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES ARE GOUGING SENIOR CITIZENS STUDY FINDS THAT SENIORS LIVING IN CHICAGO PAY ON AVERAGE ONE AND HALF TIMES FOR SAME PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SOLD IN MEXICO & CANADA
August 23, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY RELEASES MORE EVIDENCE SHOWINGPHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES ARE GOUGING SENIOR CITIZENSSTUDY FINDS THAT SENIORS LIVING IN CHICAGO PAY ON AVERAGEONE AND HALF TIMES FOR SAME PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SOLD IN MEXICO & CANADA