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October 14, 2003
OCTOBER 14, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
SUPPORT FOR U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" following reports that the Bush Administration is displeased with the way the national media is covering events in Iraq.

Commenting on President Bush's decision to grant exclusive interviews to five regional broadcasters as part of the White House's public relations campaign to defend its failed policy in Iraq, Communications Director Dan Bartlett said:


October 14, 2003
OCTOBER 14, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: REPUBLICAN MEDICARE DRUG BILL IS PRESCRIPTION FOR DISASTER

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SENIORS
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ILLINOIS
TO PAY MORE UNDER GOP DRUG PROPOSALS


October 10, 2003
OCTOBER 10, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
ECONOMIC POLICYWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" following President Bush's remarks on his economic policies.

During a speech in New Hampshire to Air National Guard Reservists, President Bush said:


October 9, 2003

OCTOBER 9, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
NUMBER OF U.S. MILITARY
PERSONNEL IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the Administration's miscalculation on the size of the U.S. military force in Iraq.

Earlier this year, then Army's chief of staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki, said that the occupation would require several hundred thousand soldiers. According to USA Today (6/2/03):


October 9, 2003

OCTOBER 9, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION
TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S REQUEST
FOR AN ADDITIONAL $87 BILLION
FOR HIS FAILED POLICY IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chief Deputy Whip, announced that she will vote against President Bush's request for an additional $87 billion for his failed policy in Iraq.


October 8, 2003

OCTOBER 8, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PROGRESS IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on claims made by the Bush Administration that progress is being made in Iraq, while at the same time, U.S. soldiers are going without body armor and other critical needs.


October 7, 2003

OCTOBER 7, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -IRAQI NUCLEAR WEAPONS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on claims made by President Bush and Vice President Cheney about Iraqi nuclear weapons.

President Bush, during his State of the Union Address (1/28/03) before the war, said:


October 7, 2003

OCTOBER 7, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY AND CONCERNED PARENTS CONTINUE FIGHT TO BAN SALE OF YO-YO BALLS

DANGEROUS TOY POSES RISK OF STRANGULATION TO CHILDREN

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), the ranking Democrat on the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, continued her campaign to ban the sale of yo-yo balls, a toy that poses a risk of strangulation to children.


October 3, 2003

OCTOBER 3, 2003

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

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on the Bush economic plan that has cost millions of jobs.

During a speech in Milwaukee today, President Bush said:


October 2, 2003

OCTOBER 2, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY'S STATEMENT FOLLOWING FAILURE OF US TO FIND WMDS IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement on the failure of David Kay, head of the 1200 U.S. inspection team, to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq:

"President Bush forced our nation to war based on an immediate threat that did not exist. President Bush's weapons inspector, David Kay, confirmed that sad reality today when he announced that he has not found any weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.