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SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS INADEQUATE HURRICANE RESPONSE, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO AVERT AN ENERGY CRISIS; SAYS: "DO NOT LEAVE AMERICANS OUT IN THE COLD WHILE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN"
September 7, 2005
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS INADEQUATE HURRICANE RESPONSE, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO AVERT AN ENERGY CRISIS

SAYS: "DO NOT LEAVE AMERICANS OUT IN THE COLD WHILE THE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN"

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE APPROVAL OF $10.5 BILLION EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
September 2, 2005
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE APPROVAL OF $10.5 BILLION IN EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, today released a statement on the approval of a $10.5 billion emergency supplemental appropriation for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The emergency supplemental passed the Senate yesterday, and will provide immediate funding for hurricane relief efforts.

The statement from Representative Schakowsky is below:

SCHAKOWSKY: IRAQI CONSTITUTION UNDERMINES RIGHTS OF WOMEN, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES
August 29, 2005
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AUGUST 29, 2005SCHAKOWSKY: IRAQI CONSTITUTION UNDERMINES RIGHTS OF WOMEN, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today released a statement on the Iraqi constitution presented to the Iraqi National Assembly on Sunday. The Constitution includes a provision declaring Islam to be the official religion of the state and stipulates that no law passed can contradict the rules of Islam. The Constitution also will place experts in Sharia, such as Islamic clerics, on the Supreme Federal Court of Iraq.

SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY; REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PRESERVING RETIREMENT, DISABILITY SECURITY PROGRAM AGAINST EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE IT
August 15, 2005
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AUGUST 15, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY

REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PRESERVING RETIREMENT, DISABILITY SECURITY PROGRAM AGAINST EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE IT

SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO SAVE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE BENEFITS; NEW REPORT SHOWS THOUSANDS OF VETERANS IN 9TH DISTRICT TO LOSE BENEFITS UNDER PRESIDENT'S BUDGET.
August 12, 2005
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AUGUST 12, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO SAVE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE BENEFITS

NEW REPORTS SHOWS THOUSANDS OF VETERANS IN 9TH DISTRICT TO LOSE BENEFITS UNDER PRESIDENT'S BUDGET

SCHAKOWSKY GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH SUPPORTING INCREASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHICAGO
August 9, 2005
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AUGUST 9, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CAREFUL STUDY OF VIDEOCONFERENCING IN REMOVAL HEARINGS
August 2, 2005
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AUGUST 2, 2005SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CAREFUL STUDY OF VIDEOCONFERENCING IN REMOVAL HEARINGS

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chief Deputy Democratic Whip, today released a statement calling for a careful review of videoconferencing in immigration removal hearings.

SCHAKOWSKY SECURES $12.8 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR DISTRICT IN TRANSPORTATION BILL
July 29, 2005
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JULY 29, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY SECURES $12.8 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR DISTRICT IN TRANSPORTATION BILL

SCHAKOWSKY VOTES AGAINST FLAWED CAFTA AGREEMENT; SAYS AGREEMENT WOULD ELIMINATE U.S. JOBS, EXPLOIT WORKERS, AND HARM THE ENVIRONMENT
July 27, 2005
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JULY 27, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY VOTES AGAINST FLAWED CAFTA AGREEMENT

SAYS AGREEMENT WOULD ELIMINATE U.S. JOBS, EXPLOIT WORKERS, AND HARM THE ENVIRONMENT

SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES ADA'S FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
July 27, 2005
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JULY 27, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES ADA'S FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

WASHINGTON, DC - Fifteen years ago on July 26th, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky delivered a statement in the House of Representatives recognizing the significant progress made by the ADA, while recognizing that much progress is still needed in the battle to guarantee equal rights and access for disabled Americans.