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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.
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.
OCTOBER 25, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF RED RIBBON WEEK
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Schakowsky today spoke in favor of House Resolution 485, supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week, on the floor of the House of Representatives. Red Ribbon Week, now in its 20th year, is a national educational campaign promoting drug free communities.Representative Schakowsky's full floor statement is below: