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SCHAKOWSKY renews call for passage of kids and cars safety act
WASHINGTON, DC--U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined Senators Clinton and Sununu, Congressman Peter King, parents of children killed in preventable auto accidents, and consumer leaders to renew the call for passage of the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act (HR 2230 and S. 1948).
Schakowsky's statement, as prepared for delivery, is below:
"I want to begin by thanking Kids and Cars and Consumers Union for tirelessly fighting to make cars safer for children.
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL
Joins Rep. Stark in introduction of AMERICARE Health Act
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined colleagues in introducing a bill that would address the health care crisis facing America. Below is the full text of Rep. Schakowsky's statement:
Thank you, Congressman Stark. I am proud to be here with you today and to be working with you to achieve what our country desperately needs: a guarantee of affordable, comprehensive and high-quality coverage for all.
SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE DEMS, CALL ON HASTERT TO SEEK APOLOGY FROM IRAQI PRIME MINISTER MALIKI
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Hastert, asking him to seek an apology for statements made my Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki. Below is the full statement of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky:"Thank you for coming today.
"Tomorrow, the United States Congress is scheduled to give Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki the rare and high honor of addressing a joint session of Congress.
Press Release
July 20, 2006
SCHAKOWSKY STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ISRAEL
Votes for resolution condemning attacks against Israel
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today released the following statement following the passage of H.Res. 921, a resolution condemning the recent attacks against Israel, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and holding terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for their actions:
As a Jew, as someone who loves Israel, and as a member of Congress, I stand in solidarity with the people of Israel.
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS BUSH VETO SNUFFS OUT HOPES OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS, IMPERILS FUTURE OF MEDICINE IN AMERICA
Rises in support of override of President's veto of life-saving stem cell research
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today issued the following statement on the House vote and President Bush's veto to cut off stem cell research that could provide life-changing medical breakthroughs for millions of Americans:
SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ATTEMPT TO INCLUDE DISCRIMINATION IN CONSTITUTION
Says same sex couples do not threaten marriage
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to the Federal Marriage Amendment:
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in strong opposition to H.J.Res 88, the Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Same Sex Marriage. If this amendment were to pass, it would mark the first time in history that the Constitution has been amended to include discrimination.
SCHAKOWSKY LAUDS PASSAGE OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, CONDEMNS AMENDMENTS THAT THREATEN MINORITY EQUALITY
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today delivered the following statement in support of the Voting Rights Reauthorization Act on the floor of the House of Representatives:
SCHAKOWSKY TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT
WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Jan Schakowsky, ranking member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, in a mark-up before the Energy and Commerce Committee today introduced two amendments that would ensure that foreign investments in the U.S. do not threaten homeland security, and would protect the environment against a hazardous substance.
Schakowsky's committee statement is below:
Press Release
July 11, 2006
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS AMERICA'S SAFETY IS AMERICA'S BUSINESS
Opposes outsourcing homeland security functions to foreign corporations or governments
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, ranking member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, today raised concerns about the way in which the federal government monitors and approves foreign investments in the United States. Representative Schakowsky emphasized that operations vital to the security of the U.S. should remain in the hands of the federal government, not foreign governments or corporations.