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SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS BILL TO GIVE CONSUMERS BETTER AND CHEAPER WAYS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES
November 10, 2005
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NOVEMBER 10, 2005SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS BILL TO GIVE CONSUMERS BETTER AND CHEAPER WAYS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, ranking member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, today spoke in favor of a bill that would provide consumers with a choice in where they go to repair their cars in a hearing before the Subcommittee. H.R.

SCHAKOWSKY, IL REPS TO HASTERT: STOP BUDGET CUTS THAT WILL HURT OUR CONSTITUENTS
November 9, 2005
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NOVEMBER 9, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY, IL REPS TO HASTERT: STOP BUDGET CUTS THAT WILL HURT OUR CONSTITUENTS

SCHAKOWSKY: AVIAN FLU IS A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION; CALLS FOR BETTER AND MORE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE PLAN
November 8, 2005
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NOVEMBER 8 , 2005

SCHAKOWSKY: AVIAN FLU IS A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION

CALLS FOR BETTER AND MORE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE PLAN

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today raised serious questions about the failure by the Bush Administration to adequately address the avian flu in a hearing before the Energy and Commerce Committee.

The text of Representative Schakowsky's statement is below:

SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES, SEND LETTER TO AMBASSADOR PORTMAN OVER AFTA CONCERNS
November 7, 2005
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NOVEMBER 7, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES, SEND LETTER TO AMBASSADOR PORTMAN OVER AFTA CONCERNS

SCHAKOWSKY URGES PASSAGE OF BILL EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE WATER
November 7, 2005
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NOVEMBER 7 , 2005

SCHAKOWSKY URGES PASSAGE OF BILL EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE WATER

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today delivered a statement in support of H.R. 1973, the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act. The bill, which Representative Schakowsky co-sponsored, would increase access to safe water and sanitation worldwide and help the millions of people who die unnecessarily because of unsafe drinking water conditions. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 319-34.

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR BETTER SECURITY BILL THAT WILL PROTECT CONSUMERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION, PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT; SAYS THE DATA ACT, AS IT STANDS, FAILS TO MEET THAT STANDARD
November 3, 2005
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NOVEMBER 3 , 2005

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR BETTER SECURITY BILL THAT WILL PROTECT CONSUMERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION, PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT

SAYS THAT DATA ACT, AS IT STANDS, FAILS TO MEET THAT STANDARD

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO TO THE SUPREME COURT
October 31, 2005
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OCTOBER 31, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO TO THE SUPREME COURT

SCHAKOWSKY, DAVIS, MCNARY, STUDENTS EXPOSE REPUBLICAN HALLOWEEN TRICKS; BUDGET CUTS PENDING BEFORE CONGRESS WOULD TAKE BILLIONS FROM MEDICAID, STUDENT LOANS, FOSTER CARE
October 31, 2005
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OCTOBER 31, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY, DAVIS, MCNARY, STUDENTS EXPOSE REPUBLICAN HALLOWEEN TRICKS

BUDGET CUTS PENDING BEFORE CONGRESS WOULD TAKE BILLIONS FROM MEDICAID, STUDENT LOANS, FOSTER CARE

SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS TORT BILL FOR TURNING BACK THE CLOCK ON CIVIL RIGHTS
October 28, 2005
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OCTOBER 28, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS TORT BILL FOR TURNING BACK THE CLOCK ON CIVIL RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, DC - "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 420, the so-called Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. The legislation will have a significant, adverse impact on the ability of civil rights plaintiffs to seek recourse in our courts.

SCHAKOWSKY HONORS THE LIFE OF ROSA PARKS
October 28, 2005
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OCTOBER 28, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY HONORS THE LIFE OF ROSA PARKS

WASHINGTON, DC - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Rosa Parks. On October 24, Rosa Parks died in Detroit at the age of 92. I join all of my colleagues and on behalf of my constituents express sorrow on the death of Rosa Parks, the woman many consider the mother of the civil rights movement.