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SCHAKOWSKY -- TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR CONGRESS TO PASS GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION THIS YEAR
September 22, 1999
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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.

"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.

SCHAKOWSKY HAILS EFFORTS TO REFORM 1996 IMMIGRATION LAW
September 21, 1999
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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.
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL
September 14, 1999
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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.

Below is Schakowsky's statement.

HOLOCAUST REPARATIONS FOR SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS A TOP PRIORITY FOR REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY. HOUSE BANKING COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING
September 14, 1999
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HOLOCAUST REPARATIONS FOR SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS A TOP PRIORITY FOR REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYHOUSE BANKING COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING
SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS EFFORTS BY AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS. AJC LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT ONE MILLION SIGNATURES IN SUPPORT OF GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
September 14, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON NEED TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHICAGO INS
September 13, 1999
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REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONALCOMMITTEE ON NEED TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT CHICAGO INS
Statement of Representative Jan Schakowsky House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims
September 13, 1999
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Statement of CongresswomanJan SchakowskyHouse Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims
STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON PASSAGE OF HUD FUNDING BILL
September 9, 1999
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STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON PASSAGE OF HUD FUNDING BILL

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.

SCHAKOWSKY WARNS NATION'S HOUSING BUDGET WOULD BE CUT BY $1 BILLION UNDER GOP FUNDING BILL. CHICAGO TO LOSE NEARLY $34 MILLION RESULTING IN 1,900 FEWER HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
September 8, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY WARNS NATION'S HOUSING BUDGET WOULD BE CUT BY $1 BILLION UNDER GOP FUNDING BILLCHICAGO TO LOSE NEARLY $34 MILLION RESULTING IN 1,900 FEWER HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
SCHAKOWSKY TOURS ONE OF THE SEVERELY OVERCROWDED SCHOOLS IN ROGERS PARK. CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION BILL
September 7, 1999
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SCHAKOWSKY TOURS ONE OF THE SEVERELY OVERCROWDED SCHOOLS IN ROGERS PARKCALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION BILL