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WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the VA, HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill.
"Even though the House approved the VA, HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill, one hundred and eighty seven members of the House of Representatives today stood their ground and opposed harmful cuts in our nation's housing budget. The President has promised to veto this bill and we were successful in gaining enough votes to sustain a veto.
EVANSTON, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), who returned earlier in the week from Israel, today hailed the agreement reached between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. The agreement lays out a timetable to achieving final peace within one year.
Schakowsky called the signing of a revised version of the Wye River accord a positive step towards reaching comprehensive peace in the region and lasting security for Israel.
CHICAGO, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today at her Chicago office the creation of an African and Caribbean Advisory Committee for the 9th Congressional District. Chairing the committee is Mr. Hayelom Ayele, President of the African Institute for Education and Development.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced that she has been appointed to the Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources.
The Subcommittee examines issues relating to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education and the Department of Justice.