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JUNE 15, 2005
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CENTRAL AMERICAN LEGISLATORS TO HIGHLIGHT CAFTA'S THREAT TO MINORITIES AND WORKERS
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Central American legislators, and Members of Congress at a press conference on Capitol Hill to highlight the effect CAFTA would have on minorities in the U.S. and on Central Americans.
The full text of Rep. Schakowsky's statement is below, as prepared for delivery:
SCHAKOWSKY: REMEMBER THE FALLEN AND SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS
CALLS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS
WASHINGTON, DC -- US Representative Jan Schakowsky released a statement today calling for a renewed commitment to soldiers and veterans as we pause to remember the fallen.The full text of Representative Schakowsky's statement is below:
SCHAKOWSKY SECURES FEDERAL FUNDING TO COMBAT FLOODING
ANNOUNCES INCLUSION OF $5 MILLION IN HOUSE BILL TO SUPPORT ARMY CORPS WORK IN DES PLAINES
WASHIGNTON, D.C.-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today announced that the Fiscal Year 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which passed the House of Representatives on May 24th, contains $5 million for the Army Corps of Engineers to continue critical flood prevention and mitigation work that will benefit Des Plaines and its surrounding communities.