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March 17, 1999
March 17, 1999

Representative Schakowsky Appointed toHouse Government Reform Committee

March 16, 1999
March 16, 1999

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor
The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.

Dear Editor:

A fundamental consideration is strangely missing from David Broder's Sunday, March 14 column praising a proposal by Medicare Commission members Senator John Breaux and Representative Bill Thomas: the detrimental effect that plan would have on the millions of seniors and persons with disabilities who rely on Medicare.


March 12, 1999
March 12, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CONTINUES STRONG TRADITION OF JEWISH ADVOCACY IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Since her swearing-in on January 6, 1999 as a new member of Congress, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has become an active participant on issues of importance to the Jewish Community.

"Throughout my career, I was guided by the noble Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, repairing the world. I am proud to continue this tradition here in Congress on behalf of the people of the 9th district," Schakowsky said.


March 11, 1999
March 11, 1999

REP. SCHAKOWSKY JOINS HOUSE MEMBERSIN INTRODUCING THE HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT OF 1999

March 8, 1999
March 8, 1999

Report links aggressive driving to urban sprawl

(Chicago) Aggressive driving may be less a product of an angry mind and
more a result of an unhealthy transportation system.

A study by the Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP) found that
places with more aggressive driving deaths are usually newer, sprawling
communities where the car is the only way to get around.


March 5, 1999
March 5, 1999

DEMOCRATIC CHAIR FROST APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYTO THE HEALTH AND MEDICARE TASK FORCES

March 3, 1999
MARCH 3, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE AND SENATE DEMOCRATSJOIN PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VP GORE TO UNVEIL DEMOCRATIC AGENDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today expressed her strong support for the "Families First: 1999 Democratic Agenda" during a news conference with President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and Congressional Democrats.

Rep. Schakowsky said, "This is a pro-working families, pro seniors, and pro public education agenda that will address kitchen table issues affecting every American. It will help improve the quality of life for the people of Illinois and the citizens of our nation."


March 1, 1999
MARCH 1, 1999

TRIBUTE TO MARY JEANNE "DOLLY" HALLSTROM

February 25, 1999
FEBRUARY 25, 1999

EXTENSION OF REMARKSHONORABLE JAN SCHAKOWSKY

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY SUBMITS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATEMENT IN HONOR OF CASIMIR PULASKI

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the millions of Polish Americans, the city of Chicago, the people of Illinois and citizens of our nation, I rise today in honor of Casimir Pulaski, a patriot and military hero and the Father of the American Cavalry.

While countless words have been spoken and many volumes have been written about Casimir Pulaski's life, I believe his contributions to his native home and his bravery on behalf of his adopted land are immeasurable.


February 25, 1999
February 25, 1999

Letter to Banking Committee Chairman Leach on HR 10

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO HR 10

Establish Lifeline Banking