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SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES TO FORCE ACTION ON SCHOOL MODERNIZATION. EIGHTY-NINE PERCENT OF ILLINOIS SCHOOLS NEED IMPROVEMENTS
August 4, 1999
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TO FORCE ACTION ON SCHOOL MODERNIZATIONEIGHTY-NINE PERCENT OF ILLINOIS SCHOOLS NEED IMPROVEMENTS
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES & HOUSING ADVOCATES PROTEST APPROPRIATION CUTS IN VITAL HOUSING PROGRAMS UP TO 212,500 SENIORS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND HOMELESS TO LOSE ASSISTANCE
August 3, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES & HOUSING ADVOCATES PROTEST APPROPRIATION CUTS IN VITAL HOUSING PROGRAMSUP TO 212,500 SENIORS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND HOMELESS TO LOSE ASSISTANCE
STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON HOUSING CUTS
August 3, 1999
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STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON HOUSING CUTS
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY UNVEILS NEW PAGE ON WEBSITE TO ASSIST HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS www.house.gov/schakowsky/holocaust.shtml
July 28, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY UNVEILS NEW PAGE ON WEBSITE TO ASSIST HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMSwww.house.gov/schakowsky/holocaust.shtml
SCHAKOWSKY HOSTS FIRST NATIONAL WOMEN'S FORUM ON GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO
July 26, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY HOSTS FIRST NATIONAL WOMEN'S FORUM ON GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) hosted the first national women's forum on gun violence in Chicago today. This is the first of 16 forums scheduled to be held nationwide by women House members to develop strategies and build grassroots support to pass federal gun safety legislation this year.

Last month, the House failed to follow the Senate lead and pass legislation to close the gun show sales loophole, require child safety locks, and ban the importation of high-capacity ammunition clips.

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN A BUDGET BUSTER
July 22, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN A BUDGET BUSTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called the Republican tax plan that was passed by Congress today a budget buster and a tax giveaway to the rich.

"Like most Americans, I have a question to ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Why is the majority party proposing a risky tax scheme and a broad-tax cut for the wealthy that threatens the future of Medicare and Social Security?" Schakowsky said.

SCHAKOWSKY EXPRESSES HOPE FOR PEACE IN MIDDLE EAST AFTER MEETING WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BARAK
July 20, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY EXPRESSES HOPE FOR PEACE IN MIDDLE EAST AFTER MEETING WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BARAK

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) expressed hope for peace in the Middle East after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak during his visit to the United States.

On Sunday, Schakowsky attended the dinner held at the White House in honor of Prime Minister Barak and his wife. She also participated in a meeting with other Jewish members of Congress today with the Prime Minister.

Op-ed in Chicago Sun-Times "Masses yearn for courtesy" by Representative Jan Schakowsky
July 16, 1999
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Op-ed in Chicago Sun-Times "Masses yearn for courtesy" by Representative Jan Schakowsky
SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION CONDEMNING RECENT HATE CRIMES IN ILLINOIS AND INDIANA. RESOLUTION ALSO PAYS TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF THE RECENT SHOOTINGS
July 15, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONCONDEMNING RECENT HATE CRIMES IN ILLINOIS AND INDIANARESOLUTION ALSO PAYS TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF THE RECENT SHOOTINGS
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY PAYS TRIBUTE TO 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND SHOOTING VICTIMS ON THE HOUSE FLOOR
July 13, 1999
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY PAYS TRIBUTETO 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND SHOOTING VICTIMS ON THE HOUSE FLOOR

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