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SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS EFFORTS AGAINST SHAM DRUG BILLWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement in support of efforts in Illinois to defeat the Republican/pharmaceutical industry Medicare prescription drug bill pending before Congress.
Below is Schakowsky's statement:
"I applaud the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans, Metro Seniors in Action, Access Living and Citizen Action/Illinois for their commitment to our seniors, retirees and persons with disabilities.
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY - ENERGY LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on energy legislation.
Speaking about our nation's need for an energy policy, President Bush said:
November 18, 2003
Organizations Representing Seniors, Women, Persons with Disabilities & Retirees Oppose Republican/Pharmaceutical Industry Medicare Prescription Drug Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) applauded organizations representing seniors, women, persons with disabilities and retirees for publicly opposing the Republican/pharmaceutical industry prescription drug bill.
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY WARNS SENIORS
& PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ABOUT GOP/PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said seniors and persons with disability want a comprehensive, voluntary and affordable prescription drug plan under Medicare, NOT the Republican prescription drug bill that:
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: SHAME ON AARP'S NOVELLI FOR ENDORSING A SHAM MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL
CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, said "shame" on William Novelli, Executive Director of AARP, for endorsing a sham bill that would give drug companies more than $130 billion and seniors a plan that will undermine the future of Medicare, do little to reduce the price of drugs, and cost millions of senior more than they pay now for prescriptions.
NOVEMBER 14, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE FOR SENIORS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on prescription drug coverage for seniors.
During several speeches where he addressed the issue of prescription drug coverage for seniors, President Bush said that seniors should get the same coverage as members of Congress and federal employees:
NOVEMBER 13, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
MEDICARE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on Medicare and prescription drugs.
During a meeting with seniors in Orlando, Florida to discuss Medicare and prescription drugs, President Bush said:
NOVEMBER 13, 2003
SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
MEDICARE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on Medicare and prescription drugs.
During a meeting with seniors in Orlando, Florida to discuss Medicare and prescription drugs, President Bush said:
SCHAKOWSKY HONORS VETERANSEVANSTON, IL - It is a great honor and pleasure to be home today in Evanston and to be here with Bo Price who has so ably and with such great dedication year after year organized this meaningful ceremony, and with Mayor Morton, State Representative Julie Hamos, the other dignitaries, and with all of you who have gathered in this place.
This is a day of remembrance and rededication. We pause to remember the noble service and high sacrifice of those who have worn this nation's uniform. And we rededicate ourselves, in the words of President Lincoln, "to care for him who shall have borne the battle."