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April 20, 1999
April 20, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF BILLAWARDING ROSA PARKS CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

April 15, 1999
April 15, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS INS HUBBING PLAN A SERIOUS THREAT TO IMMIGRANTS LEGAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today called the Immigration and Naturalization Services' (INS) proposed immigrant relocation plan, or "hubbing," a serious threat to the civil and legal rights of immigrants.

April 15, 1999
April 15, 1999

TESTIMONY OF CONGRESSWOMAN JAN SCHAKOWSKY (D-ILLINOIS)BEFORE VA-HUD APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

April 14, 1999
April 14, 1999

REP. SCHAKOWSKY: GET SPECIAL INTERESTS OUT OF THE ELECTION BUSINESS

JOINS DEMOCRATS IN PRESSURING REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIPFOR VOTE ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined with other House members to force a vote on the Shays-Meehan bill, the leading campaign finance reform legislation in Congress.


April 10, 1999
April 10, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TOURS SMALL BUSINESSES IN SKOKIE WITH MAYOR GEORGE VAN DUSEN & CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LISA EDELSON

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today toured small businesses on Oakton Street in Skokie and met with small business. Mayor George Van Dusen and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lisa Edelson joined Representative Schakowsky on the tour.


April 6, 1999
April 6, 1999

SENIORS GOUGED BY PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES

REP. SCHAKOWSKY RELEASES STUDY SHOWING SENIORS IN 9TH DISTRICT PAYING MORE THAN DOUBLE FOR MEDICATIONCALLS FOR PASSAGE OF THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG FAIRNESS FOR SENIORS ACT TO END PRICE DISCRIMINATION

CHICAGO, IL U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today released a study that shows that seniors living in the 9th Congressional District are being gouged by prescription drug prices.


March 30, 1999
March 30, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SPEAKER HASTERT TO PROTECT MEDICARE

March 25, 1999
March 25, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES BILL TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. Expressing deep concern over the lack of adequate emergency shelters for women and children fleeing domestic violence, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today introduced the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims' Housing Act of 1999.


March 24, 1999
March 24, 1999

Statement of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky on NATO Airstrikes in Yugoslavia

WASHINGTON, D.C. U. S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement on NATO airstrikes in Yugoslavia.

"I will always be very reluctant to put American service men and women in harm's way. But one of the lessons that we learned in this century is that we cannot let mad men run free to commit genocide.


March 23, 1999
March 23, 1999

Remarks on H Con Res 37: Condemning Anti-Semitic Statements of Russian Duma Members

Mr. Speaker, I am proud that this Congress today has decided not to overlook the anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Russian Duma. Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Russia. The resolution we are considering today demonstrates our concern and our commitment to stop this trend.