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STATEMENT OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKYON GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today inserted the following statement in the Congressional Record in celebration of Greek Independence Day.
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my colleagues and the people of Illinois' 9th Congressional District to celebrate the 178th year of Greek independence.
EXTENSION OF REMARKS HONORABLE JAN SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF PROLOGUE, INC.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise the vision, tireless work, and unwavering commitment of the men and women of Prologue, Inc. For the past twenty-five years, Prologue, Inc. has provided an invaluable service to thousands of Chicago residents, especially in the Uptown, Edgewater, Lawndale, Woodlawn, Englewood, and South Shore communities.
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
The Washington Post
Washington, D.C.
Dear Editor:
A fundamental consideration is strangely missing from David Broder's Sunday, March 14 column praising a proposal by Medicare Commission members Senator John Breaux and Representative Bill Thomas: the detrimental effect that plan would have on the millions of seniors and persons with disabilities who rely on Medicare.
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CONTINUES STRONG TRADITION OF JEWISH ADVOCACY IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Since her swearing-in on January 6, 1999 as a new member of Congress, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has become an active participant on issues of importance to the Jewish Community.
"Throughout my career, I was guided by the noble Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, repairing the world. I am proud to continue this tradition here in Congress on behalf of the people of the 9th district," Schakowsky said.
Report links aggressive driving to urban sprawl
(Chicago) Aggressive driving may be less a product of an angry mind and
more a result of an unhealthy transportation system.
A study by the Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP) found that
places with more aggressive driving deaths are usually newer, sprawling
communities where the car is the only way to get around.
DEMOCRATIC CHAIR FROST APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKYTO THE HEALTH AND MEDICARE TASK FORCES
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."