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September 8, 2005

SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION OF THE TABLE

ADMINISTRATION'S PLAN IS OUT OF TOUCH WITH NATION'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today called on the Bush Administration to take Social Security privatization off the table in the wake of Hurricane Katrina at a rally with the Alliance for Retired Americans.

Representative Schakowsky's statement is below, as prepared for delivery:


September 7, 2005

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"


September 2, 2005
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:


August 29, 2005
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.


August 15, 2005

AUGUST 15, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY

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


August 12, 2005

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


August 2, 2005
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.


July 29, 2005

Press Release

JULY 29, 2005

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


July 27, 2005

Press Release

JULY 27, 2005

SCHAKOWSKY VOTES AGAINST FLAWED CAFTA AGREEMENT

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