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DECEMBER 15, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
WHITE HOUSE 2003 RECORD
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the record of the White House in 2003.
During a news conference today, President Bush said that in 2003, the United States is "safer, more prosperous, better nation." President Bush also added, "We have a lot to be thankful for in 2003."
DECEMBER 14, 2003
STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY FOLLOWING CAPTURE OF SADDAM HUSSEIN BY U.S. TROOPS
EVANSTON, IL - "Like everyone, I am happy that Saddam Hussein is in captivity. I congratulate our troops, our special forces, all those who were responsible for his capture.
"It remains to be seen if the situation in Iraq fundamentally changes: the chaos, the lack of security, political instability, the danger to our troops. I suspect it will not.
DECEMBER 12, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION FALLING SHORT OF MEETING LOCAL HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS
RELEASES SUBURBAN 9TH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT HOMETOWN SECURITY SURVEY
EVANSTON, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that the Bush Administration is falling short of providing the needed homeland security funds, resources and guidance to local communities.
DECEMBER 19, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
THE ENVIRONMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the environment.
The Chicago Tribune reported today that in 2001, President Bush made the following promise:
DECEMBER 9, 2003
STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR PAUL SIMON
WASHINGTON, D.C. - "I am saddened today by the loss of Paul Simon, a decent and committed man who dedicated his life to public service. I join the people of Illinois and those around the country in offering my deepest condolences to his family.
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
SUPPORT FOR TROOPS IN IRAQWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the failure of the Administration to provide enough body armor for the troops in Iraq.
White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card said on CNN (12/7/03):
DECEMBER 8, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the Medicare bill signed today by President Bush. (Read Schakowsky's reaction to the bill signing)
The Center for American Progress released a report today titled "Claim v. Fact: Medicare Bill Signing." For example:
DECEMBER 8, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: SENIORS READY
TO TAKE BACK THEIR MEDICARE
FROM REPUBLICANS BENT ON ENDING IT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today said, "Seniors are organized, mobilized and ready to take back their Medicare from the Republicans bent on ending it."
JANUARY 9, 2004
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
JOBS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on jobs.
The Department of Labor announced today that 1,000 new jobs were created in December and the unemployment rate fell from 5.9% to 5.7%. President Bush, reacting to the latest figures, said during a speech at the Department of Commerce: