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September 24, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS HR 1875 A BLOW AGAINST CONSUMER & SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the passage of H.R. 1875, the Interstate Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1999.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the passage of H.R. 1875, the Interstate Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1999.
"I am disappointed that the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1875, the Interstate Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1999. This legislation is unnecessary.
September 23, 1999
September 23, 1999
September 22, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY -- TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR CONGRESS TO PASS GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION THIS YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today warned that time is running out for Congress to pass gun safety legislation this year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today warned that time is running out for Congress to pass gun safety legislation this year.
"In just a short period of time, I attended three funerals in my home town of Evanston. I cried with grieving parents burying their children because of senseless gun violence. I do not want to attend any more funerals, console any more parents, or bury any more children," Schakowsky said.
September 21, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS EFFORTS TO REFORM 1996 IMMIGRATION LAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of efforts to reform current immigration laws. Groups from across the nation held a news conference in Washington, D.C. last week to bring attention to the harsh effect current immigration laws have on U.S. citizens and legal immigrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of efforts to reform current immigration laws. Groups from across the nation held a news conference in Washington, D.C. last week to bring attention to the harsh effect current immigration laws have on U.S. citizens and legal immigrants.
September 14, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGEOF BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) hailed the approval of bipartisan campaign finance reform legislation. The Shays/Meehan bill will limit "soft money" and regulate issue advertisements paid for by special interests.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) hailed the approval of bipartisan campaign finance reform legislation. The Shays/Meehan bill will limit "soft money" and regulate issue advertisements paid for by special interests.
Below is Schakowsky's statement.
September 14, 1999
September 13, 1999
September 13, 1999