Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

December 13, 2001
DECEMBER 13, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY: H.R. 1, THE FIRST STEP ON THE ROAD TO EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) said today that H.R. 1, the Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, is "a strong, positive step toward a new education system that focuses on preparing our youth to make our world the best it can be." H.R. 1, a comprehensive education reform legislation, was adopted overwhelming by the House.

Below is Schakowsky's Congressional Record statement:


December 12, 2001
DECEMBER 12, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY DENOUNCES
TERROR IN ANY FORM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In reaction to the latest attacks in Israel and reports of threats against a mosque in Los Angeles and a member of Congress by the Jewish Defense League, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today denounced all forms of terrorism.

"I condemn terrorism in all forms," Schakowsky declared.


December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY SALUTES HOUSE ACTION ON LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS

December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

DANGER AHEAD: SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION IS BREAKING THE PROMISE

December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

CONGRESS HONORS U.S. CAPITOL POLICE

December 11, 2001
DECEMBER 11, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO RESPOND TO HIV/AIDS WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC

December 6, 2001
DECEMBER 6, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY SIDES WITH WORKERS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & HUMAN RIGHTS

OPPOSES TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY BILL, H.R. 3005


December 4, 2001
DECEMBER 4, 2001

SCHAKOWSKY PARTICIPATES IN MEMORIAL SERVICE ORGANIZED
BY JUF/JEWISH FEDERATION FOR VICTIMS OF WEEKEND TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL

CHICAGO, IL -- Now we know; now we understand. As Americans, we know. We see the people running down the street in panic and it looks all too familiar. Now we know.

We hear the sirens and see the dead and injured, and as much as thought we knew, now we know.


December 4, 2001
December 4, 2001

DURBIN, SCHAKOWSKY: SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES
$3 MILLION FOR BROADWAY ARMORY RENOVATIONS

SCHAKOWSKY WINS AN ADDITIONAL $750,000 FOR PARKING NEEDS AT THE ARMORY

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $3 million to renovate the Broadway Armory in Chicago.