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SCHAKOWSKY leads bipartisan letter to the sudanese president condemning his denial of the darfur genocide and his anti-Semitic comments at the un general assembly
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, was joined by a bipartisan group of 88 of her colleagues on a letter to Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir calling on him to apologize for and retract his dangerous and fictitious accusations directed towards the American Jewish community.
SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE DEMOCRATS, CONDEMNVOTER ID LAW
NEW BILL COULD DISENFRANCHISE MILLIONS OF AMERICAN VOTERS
WASHINGTON, DC -- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 4844, the so-called Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006. Beginning in 2008, this bill imposes a requirement that eligible voters must present a government-issued photo identification and beginning in 2010, eligible voters must present a government-issued photo identification that would prove they are a citizen.
SCHAKOWSKY FOCUSES ON CONTACT LENS POLICY
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, ranking member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, at a hearing before the Subcommittee today called for consumers' interests to be met so that they have access to safe and affordable contact lenses:
SCHAKOWSKY calls for end to horse slaughter
WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the passage of H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, a bill she sponsored and argued in favor of before the successful Floor vote.Schakowsky's complete statement follows:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, which would put an end to the deplorable practice of slaughtering American horses for consumption.
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:
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:
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.
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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: