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August 28, 2003
AUGUST 28, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO TURN BACK
ASSAULT BY BUSH ADMINISTRATION
ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING

August 28, 2003
AUGUST 28, 2003

FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS SERVING IN IRAQ
JOIN SCHAKOWSKY TO DEMAND THE TRUTH

ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COMMISSION
TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER BUSH ADMINISTRATION
EXAGGERATED OR MANIPULATED EVIDENCE ABOUT IRAQ

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today applauded the courage of military families and those ordinary Americans who are demanding answers from President Bush about whether his administration exaggerated or manipulated evidence to bolster its case for war against Iraq.


August 20, 2003
AUGUST 20, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY HONORS
WORLD WAR II VETERAN

CHICAGO, IL - During a ceremony in the 9th Congressional District Chicago office, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) honored Mr. Erwin Jacobson, a World War II veteran, for his selfless service to our nation.

"Every American is indebted to brave soldiers like Erwin Jacobson who fought for our freedom and won a victory against all odds. It is my honor to stand with a member of the 'Greatest Generation,'" Schakowsky said


August 19, 2003
AUGUST 19, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO LATEST
TERRORIST ATTACK ON INNOCENT
CIVILIANS IN ISRAEL

August 8, 2003
AUGUST 8, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: COMMONSENSE
AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS

CHICAGO, IL - Following an announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the increased number of West Nile Virus infections this year, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said that local, state and federal authorities can provide the people of Illinois with critical information to protect themselves against the virus.

The City of Chicago:
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Health/WestNileVirus/


August 7, 2003
AUGUST 7, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: GIVE PARENTS SECURITY
AND CHILDREN SAFETY

July 30, 2003
JULY 30, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY SHOCKED AND INSULTED
BY PRESIDENT BUSH'S COMMENTS ON HOMOSEXUALITY

CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said she was "shocked and insulted" by comments made today by President Bush during a White House news conference where he seemed to equate homosexuality with sin.

Below is the letter Schakowsky sent to President Bush:

July 30, 2003


July 28, 2003
JULY 28, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY TO SECRETARY POWELL:
ENSURE SECURITY BUT TREAT PEOPLE SEEKING U.S. VISAS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY

July 25, 2003
JULY 25, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: REPUBLICANS DELAY
CHILD TAX CREDIT CHECKS TO 6.5 MILLION WORKING FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that on the day millions of child tax credit checks are mailed to families across America, House Republicans continue to delay extending that credit to 6.5 million working families. Below is Schakowsky's statement:

It's July 25, the day that millions of child tax credit checks are starting to be mailed to families across the country.


July 25, 2003
JULY 25, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: HOUSE REPUBLICANS DENY VETERANS NEEDED BENEFITS