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OCTOBER 20, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY WARNS OF METH'S ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH IMPACTS
METH PRODUCTION POLLUTES AIR, CREATES TOXIC WASTE, AND RUINS LIVES
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today warned of the harmful impact of methamphetamine production on the environment and on individuals in a joint hearing before the House Subcommittees on Health and Environment and Hazardous Materials. Representative Schakowsky noted that the harmful impact of meth extends beyond its users; methamphetamine production impacts the environment by contaminating the air and creating toxic waste.The full text of Representative Schakowsky's opening statement is below:
OCTOBER 19, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO FIGHT AGAINST CUTS THAT HURT SENIORS, OTHERS
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today spoke at the annual meeting of the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform days before the Republican leadership was expected to introduce billions of dollars worth of budget cuts that will affect seniors, students, workers, and others.
Below is the text of her statement:
OCTOBER 18, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO PROTECT JOCKEYS, WORKERS RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today spoke out to protect the well-being of horse jockeys and to preserve workers rights at a hearing before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
Representative Schakowsky's opening statement is below: