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STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYON REPUBLICAN TAX-CUT-TO-THE-RICH
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today voiced opposition to passage of the first installment of President Bush's tax-cut-to-the-rich. The House passed an income tax rate reduction bill that favors the top one-percent of taxpayers, with a total cost of $1.2 trillion.
Below is Schakowsky's statement:
SCHAKOWSKY BLASTS REPUBLICANS FOR ANTI-WORKER VOTE
REPEALING ERGONOMIC STANDARDS & FOR SIDING WITH BIG BUSINESS
RELEASES FINDINGS THAT SHOW ILLINOIS' ECONOMY
LOST $2.3 BILLION DUE TO ERGONOMIC INJURY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today blasted Republican leaders for willfully siding with big business and for repealing an ergonomics standard that would have helped millions of workers. The rule would have led to 4.6 million fewer injuries and protections for 102 million workers at 6.1 million worksites.
SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS AND ADVOCATES RALLY IN OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S CUTS IN HOUSING BUDGET
"AS A RESIDENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING, PRESIDENT BUSH SHOULD BE MORE EMPATHETIC"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined Democratic leaders and advocates to oppose President Bush's proposed cuts in the housing budget. This year's proposed Housing and Urban Development (HUD) budget is cut by $2.28 billion.
COALITION REINTRODUCES BILL TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HIV/AIDS DRUGS
DENOUNCE ACTIONS BY PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in reintroducing legislation to combat the worldwide HIV/AIDS crisis and promote access to affordable drugs. The Affordable HIV/AIDS Medicines for Poor Countries Act would prohibit the United States government from using trade policy and other measures to block the efforts of developing nations to fight HIV/AIDS. Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) is the chief sponsor of the legislation.
STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky tonight said that she opposes President Bush's tax cut geared to the rich and his call to privatize Social Security.
"I will not support a tax break for the rich until we make Social Security secure, give drug coverage to our seniors, and prepare our crumbling schools. The proposed tax cut risks our entire economy by betting the farm on crystal ball projections," Schakowsky said in response to President Bush's address to a joint session of Congress.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING DR. DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in approving House Resolution 55 honoring Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
"Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join with my colleagues in passing House Resolution 55, honoring Dr. Dorothy Irene Height as an activist and crusader for human rights. Dr. Height has dedicated her life to serving her community. She affected great change in the areas of women's empowerment, social welfare, economic development, and civil and human rights," Schakowsky said.