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SCHAKOWSKY BLASTS PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY NEW SLICK AD CAMPAIGN
April 11, 2000
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APRIL 11, 2000

SCHAKOWSKY BLASTS PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY NEW SLICK AD CAMPAIGN
HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. H.R. 1776 INCLUDES SCHAKOWSKY AMENDMENT TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
April 6, 2000
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APRIL 6, 2000

HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

H.R. 1776 INCLUDES SCHAKOWSKY AMENDMENT TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called H.R.1776, the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000, a wise investment in helping families realize the American dream of homeownership. Schakowsky is a member of the Banking Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON LATE TERM ABORTION LEGISLATION
April 5, 2000
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APRIL 5, 2000

STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON LATE TERM ABORTION LEGISLATION
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PASS NATIONWIDE MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY
April 5, 2000
Press Release
APRIL 5, 2000

SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PASS NATIONWIDE MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ELIAN TO BE REUNITED WITH HIS FATHER
April 4, 2000
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APRIL 4, 2000

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ELIAN TO BE REUNITED WITH HIS FATHER

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today called for the immediate reunification of Elian Gonzalez with his father. Schakowsky had recently contacted Attorney General Janet Reno to urge her to take the necessary steps to bring the father and son together as soon as possible.

Below is Schakowsky's statement.

STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY IN RESPONSE TO OTS ANNOUNCEMENT ON PREDATORY LENDING. SCHAKOWSKY IS THE AUTHOR OF H.R. 3901, THE ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING ACT OF 2000
April 4, 2000
Press Release
APRIL 4, 2000

STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY
IN RESPONSE TO OTS ANNOUNCEMENT ON PREDATORY LENDING

SCHAKOWSKY IS THE AUTHOR OF H.R. 3901, THE ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING ACT OF 2000

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Banking Committee member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) on predatory lending practices.

SCHAKOWSKY OPPOSES ANY CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO FORCE ELIAN GONZALEZ TO STAY IN THE UNITED STATES. CALLS ON RENO TO REUNITE ELIAN WITH HIS FATHER
March 31, 2000
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MARCH 31, 2000

SCHAKOWSKY OPPOSES ANY CONGRESSIONAL ACTION
TO FORCE ELIAN GONZALEZ TO STAY IN THE UNITED STATES

CALLS ON RENO TO REUNITE ELIAN WITH HIS FATHER

WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today called on Attorney General Janet Reno to reunite Elian Gonzalez with his father in Cuba. Schakowsky also said that she opposes any Congressional action that would force the young boy to remain in the United States.

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS HOUSE APPROVAL OF AID PACKAGE TO COLOMBIA A FIRST IN A SERIES OF BLANK CHECKS FOR A WAR WITH NO FORESEEABLE END GAME. IS THIS COUNTER-NARCOTICS OR COUNTER-INSURGENCY? SCHAKOWSKY ASKS
March 30, 2000
Press Release
MARCH 30, 2000

SCHAKOWSKY CALLS HOUSE APPROVAL OF AID PACKAGE TO COLOMBIA
"A FIRST IN A SERIES OF BLANK CHECKS FOR A WAR WITH NO FORESEEABLE END GAME"

"IS THIS COUNTER-NARCOTICS OR COUNTER-INSURGENCY?" SCHAKOWSKY ASKS

SCHAKOWSKY JOINS BIPARTISAN GROUP OF HOUSE MEMBERS, IL GOVERNOR RYAN & EXONERATED DEATH ROW INMATE IN SUPPORT OF THE INNOCENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
March 30, 2000
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MARCH 30, 2000

SCHAKOWSKY JOINS BIPARTISAN GROUP OF HOUSE MEMBERS, IL GOVERNOR RYAN & EXONERATED DEATH ROW INMATE IN SUPPORT OF THE INNOCENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY URGES ALL RESIDENTS IN THE CHICAGO AREA TO FILL OUT CENSUS FORM. WILL LEAD VOLUNTEERS ON APRIL 1 FOR CENSUS DAY OF ACTION TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
March 30, 2000
Press Release
MARCH 30, 2000

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY URGES ALL RESIDENTS IN THE CHICAGO AREA TO FILL OUT CENSUS FORM

WILL LEAD VOLUNTEERS ON APRIL 1 FOR CENSUS DAY OF ACTION TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY TO "STAND UP AND BE COUNTED"

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined members of Congress to urge everyone to complete their Census forms as soon as possible.