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March 5, 1999
March 5, 1999

DEMOCRATIC CHAIR FROST APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYTO THE HEALTH AND MEDICARE TASK FORCES

March 3, 1999
MARCH 3, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE AND SENATE DEMOCRATSJOIN PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VP GORE TO UNVEIL DEMOCRATIC AGENDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today expressed her strong support for the "Families First: 1999 Democratic Agenda" during a news conference with President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and Congressional Democrats.

Rep. Schakowsky said, "This is a pro-working families, pro seniors, and pro public education agenda that will address kitchen table issues affecting every American. It will help improve the quality of life for the people of Illinois and the citizens of our nation."


March 1, 1999
MARCH 1, 1999

TRIBUTE TO MARY JEANNE "DOLLY" HALLSTROM

February 25, 1999
FEBRUARY 25, 1999

EXTENSION OF REMARKSHONORABLE JAN SCHAKOWSKY

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY SUBMITS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATEMENT IN HONOR OF CASIMIR PULASKI

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the millions of Polish Americans, the city of Chicago, the people of Illinois and citizens of our nation, I rise today in honor of Casimir Pulaski, a patriot and military hero and the Father of the American Cavalry.

While countless words have been spoken and many volumes have been written about Casimir Pulaski's life, I believe his contributions to his native home and his bravery on behalf of his adopted land are immeasurable.


February 25, 1999
February 25, 1999

Letter to Banking Committee Chairman Leach on HR 10

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO HR 10

Establish Lifeline Banking


February 23, 1999
February 23, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS PRESIDENT'S PLANTO USE BUDGET SURPLUS TO SAVE MEDICARE & OPPOSES FURTHER CUTS IN PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENTS WITHOUT REVIEW

February 16, 1999
February 16, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY HAILS SECRETARY HERMAN'SEFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN PATIENTS' INTERNAL APPEALS PROCESS

February 10, 1999
February 10, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY DENOUNCES ASSAULTON WORKPLACE SAFETY, PUBLIC HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENTEXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT IN THE HOUSE'S FAILURETO PASS THE "DEFENSE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AMENDMENT"

February 5, 1999
February 5, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON RENO TO FIRE KEN STARR"Kenneth Starr is not 'independent counsel' for life. It's time to put an end to this"

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With the Senate trial of President Bill Clinton expected to conclude shortly, U.S. Representative Janice Schakowsky (D-IL) urged Attorney General Janet Reno to immediately terminate the appointment of Kenneth Starr as independent counsel.

In a letter to Reno, Schakowsky cited Starr's wasteful spending of taxpayers' dollars and his "personal and political vendetta" toward the president.


February 3, 1999
February 3, 1999

CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT CHILDRENCOSPONSORS LEGISLATION REQUIRING HANDGUN MANUFACTURERSTO PROVIDE CHILD-SAFETY LOCKS