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JUNE 1, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY TO SENATOR BOB DOLE:
"CHICAGO SENIORS AREN'T BUYING WHAT YOU'RE SELLING"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement on the day that former Senator Bob Dole, on a drug company funded trip, visited a Chicago-suburb to urge seniors to sign up for a Medicare drug card. Today is the first day that Medicare beneficiaries can begin using these privately-run drug cards. Below is Schakowsky's statement:
JUNE 1, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
VP CHENEY, HALLIBURTON AND IRAQ
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued "The Bush Administration Misstatement of the Day" on the relationship between Vice President Dick Cheney and his former company, Halliburton, and the awarding of contracts in Iraq.
MAY 27, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
BUDGET PRIORITIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued "The Bush Administration Misstatement of the Day" on budget priorities.
The Washington Post reported today that "The White House put government agencies on notice this month that if President Bush is reelected, his budget for 2006 may include spending cuts for virtually all agencies in charge of domestic programs, including education, homeland security and others that the president backed in this campaign year."
Homeland Security:
MAY 25, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY MEETS WITH CONSTITUENTS & TOURS AREAS
IN DES PLAINES THREATENED
BY FLOOD WATERS
DES PLAINES, IL - Joining Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today toured locations throughout the city where rising river waters are threatening homes, businesses and public buildings. The Des Plaines River is expected to crest on Thursday night at more than 11feet, which is 6.3 feet above flood stage.
MAY 24, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
IRAQ
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued "The Bush Administration Misstatement of the Day" on Iraq.
President Bush has publicly defended Donald Rumsfeld and the Defense Secretary's handling of the war in Iraq. On May 10th, during an appearance at the Pentagon to show support for the embattled Cabinet Secretary, President Bush said:
MAY 19, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS BUSH ADMINISTRATION MUST REFUND GOVERNMENT THE PRODUCTION
COST OF VIDEO NEWS RELEASES PROMOTING GOP DRUG LAW
GAO DECLARES CRITICAL COMPONENT OF BUSH ADMINISTRATION PR CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE MEDICARE DRUG LAW PLAN VIOLATED THE LAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After the General Accounting Office (GAO) declared that taxpayer-funded Video News Releases (VNRs) promoting the Bush Administration's view of the Medicare drug law violated the law, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that President Bush must take decisive action starting with issuing a refund to the Medicare Trust Fund.