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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.

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

OCTOBER 31, 2005

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

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

OCTOBER 28, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BILL THAT HURTS VICTIMS, PROTECTS INDUSTRY

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 28, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY CONGRATULATES ISRAEL ON GILLERMAN'S SELECTION AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF UNITED NATIONS