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October 15, 2003

OCTOBER 15, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY CONTINUES FIGHT TO ENSURE SENIORS DO NOT LOSE THEIR EMPLOYER RETIREE COVERAGE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that 12 million retirees would be worse off if Congress passes H.R. 1, the Medicare prescription drug bill. That is why Schakowsky offered a motion to instruct House negotiators on H.R. 1 to guarantee that seniors do not lose their employer retiree coverage.


October 15, 2003

OCTOBER 15, 2003

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" following a claim by President Bush that the Iraqi war was "one of the most humane military campaigns in history." (Speech by President Bush, Pease Air National Guard Base New Hampshire on October 9, 2003)


October 15, 2003

OCTOBER 15, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION PLANS TO BOLSTER CAMPAIGN AGAINST CUBA MAY ACTUALLY BE JEOPARDIZING U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY


October 14, 2003
OCTOBER 14, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -

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.


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.