Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called the Republican tax plan that was passed by Congress today a budget buster and a tax giveaway to the rich.
"Like most Americans, I have a question to ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Why is the majority party proposing a risky tax scheme and a broad-tax cut for the wealthy that threatens the future of Medicare and Social Security?" Schakowsky said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) expressed hope for peace in the Middle East after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak during his visit to the United States.
On Sunday, Schakowsky attended the dinner held at the White House in honor of Prime Minister Barak and his wife. She also participated in a meeting with other Jewish members of Congress today with the Prime Minister.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced that she has cosponsored the bipartisan Filipino Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1999, HR 1594. The legislation will help end an injustice that has lasted for more than 50 years.
The Philippine Commonwealth Army was called up by President Roosevelt in July of 1941. Under this order, Commonwealth Army forces were eligible for full U.S. veterans' benefits. However, following the war, Congress overturned President Roosevelt's order by passing the Rescissions Act 1946.