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SCHAKOWSKY SAYS CONSUMERS IN CHICAGO ARE FACING MORE BAD NEWS THIS WINTER
CUSTOMERS WILL PAY 50% MORE FOR NATURAL GAS TO HEAT THEIR HOMES AS A RESULT OF ENERGY COMPANIES MANIPULATING PRICES AND SUPPLY TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that consumers in Chicago and Illinois are facing more bad news this winter. Schakowsky said that customers in Illinois will have to pay 50% or more to heat their homes with natural gas because energy companies are manipulating prices and supply to maximize profits.
SCHAKOWSKY, MALONEY AND OTHERS CALL ON HUD
TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PREDATORY LENDERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today called on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Andrew Cuomo to take immediate action to protect consumers from predatory lenders. Nineteen other women members of Congress signed the letter.
In the letter, the members specifically called on the Secretary to:
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT RESTORES A MEASURE FAIRNESS AND EQUITY TO IMMIGRATION LAW
H.R. 5062 WOULD FIX HARSH DEPORTATION PROVISIONS AFFECTING LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS &
H.R. 2883 WOULD CONFER AUTOMATIC CITIZENSHIP TO ADOPTED FOREIGN BORN CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the passage of two bills that restore a measure of fairness and equity to immigration law.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN WELCOMING INDIA'S PRIME MINISTER OF & APPROVING H.RES. 572
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in approving H. Res. 572, a resolution hailing the visit of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a "[s]ignificant step toward broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and India."
Schakowsky, who is member of the Congressional India Caucus, was one of only eight members to joine President Clinton on his historic trip to India this year.
SCHAKOWSKY'S ONE YEAR REVIEW OF CHICAGO INS
DETAILS MODEST IMPROVEMENTS BUT CALLS FOR MAJOR CHANGES
CHICAGO, IL - In a letter to Chicago Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Director Brian Perryman, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) detailed her one year review of the Chicago INS. Schakowsky wrote that modest improvements have taken place, however, "[t]ere are a number of issues that continue to be of concern to me and my constituents." Schakowsky focused on three areas: the Line, Application/Approval Process, and Detention.