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MARCH 17, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY VOTES FOR DEMOCRATIC BUDGETS THAT VALUES
NATION'S PRIORITIES -
OPPOSES REPUBLICAN
"BUDGET OF MASS DESTRUCTION"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today voted for the Democratic and Congressional Black Caucus alternative budgets "which recognize the true needs and values of our Nation," and opposed the "Republican budget of mass destruction."
MARCH 17, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY REINTRODUCES VISITABILITY LEGISLATION
TO INCREASE NUMBER OF HOMES ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today reintroduced legislation to increase the number of homes accessible to persons with mobility impairments. The Inclusive Home Design Act, which is supported by numerous disability organizations, would require all newly-built single family homes and townhouses receiving federal funds to meet the following specific standards:
MARCH 15, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF EQUAL
RIGHTS AMENDMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today applauded the introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment, saying that "women must be guaranteed the same rights and protections as men under the U.S. Constitution." The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) passed Congress in 1972 but lapsed in 1982 when it fell three states short of ratification. The ERA was ratified by only 35 out of 38 needed states.
MARCH 10, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY ENCOURAGES CONSTITUENTS TO USE ONLINE CALCULATOR TO DETERMINE
THEIR SOCIAL SECURITYBENEFITS UNDER BUSH PROPOSAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today continued her efforts to provide her constituents with facts about President Bush's proposed Social Security privatization plan.
MARCH 10, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY & KIRK INTRODUCE RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Mark Kirk (R-IL) today introduced a bipartisan resolution commending Rotary International on 100 years of service to communities in the United States and over 160 countries. The resolution recognizes Rotary International for "improving the human condition in communities throughout the world," and it publicly "supports the goals and ideals of a 'Rotary International Day' to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Rotary International."
MARCH 9, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES PASSAGE
OF MAJOR ONLINE CONSUMER
PRIVACY PROTECTION LEGISLATION
BY KEY HOUSE COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said that online consumers are a step closer to getting the privacy protections they deserve. Schakowsky applauded the passage of the H.R. 29, the Securely Protecting Yourself Against Cyber Trespass, or the Spy Act, by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
MARCH 7, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY: SMALL BUSINESSES
IN ILLINOIS LOSE UNDER BUSH ADMINISTRATION BUDGET
CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chief Deputy Whip, today said that the elimination of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other programs proposed in President Bush's FY 2006 budget would cost small businesses in Illinois millions of dollars.