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October 31, 2003

OCTOBER 31, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
JOBS AND THE ECONOMY

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on jobs and the economy.

Following reports that the economy grew by 7.2% in the last quarter, President Bush said during a visit to Columbus, Ohio:


October 30, 2003
OCTOBER 30, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON HUD SECRETARY TO IMMEDIATELY RELEASE TO CONGRESS
FAIR LENDING REVIEW STUDY FOCUSING ON FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC

REPORTS SUGGEST FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC MAY HAVE RECEIVED COPY OF THE STUDYWASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that Congress and the public have a right to know if the lending practices of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac "create racial disparities or discrimination in lending."


October 30, 2003
OCTOBER 30, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
RETIREES LOSING CURRENT
PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGEWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on retirees losing current prescription drug coverage.

During a speech at the White House on prescription drugs, President Bush said:


October 29, 2003
October 29, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES HUMAN RIGHTS CAUCUS HEARING ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH

October 29, 2003
OCTOBER 29, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
HOMELAND SECURITYWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on a homeland security.

President Bush proclaimed during a news conference yesterday:


October 28, 2003
OCTOBER 28, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PREWAR INTELLIGENCE &

October 27, 2003
OCTOBER 27, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE FOR SENIORS & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESWASHINGTON, 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 and persons with disabilities.

Secretary Tommy Thompson wrote today in an op-ed in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press:


October 24, 2003

OCTOBER 24, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PREWAR INTELLIGENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on prewar intelligence.

According to the Washington Post ("Inquiry Faults Intelligence on Iraq; Threat From Saddam Hussein Was Overstated, Senate Committee Report Finds," 10/24/03):


October 23, 2003
OCTOBER 23, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PROGRESS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTANWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the progress being made in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In a surprisingly honest assessment of the U.S. efforts and progress in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld wrote in a memorandum to senior staff at the Pentagon that was leaked to the media:


October 22, 2003
OCTOBER 22, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY JOINS IN RELEASE OF PAYING MORE FOR LESS

STUDY FINDS MILLIONS OF MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES TO PAY MORE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, HOME HEALTH CARE, DOCTORS' VISITS UNDER REPUBLICAN PLANWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined seniors and persons with disabilities to reveal the truth about the Republican-passed prescription drug bills.