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March 12, 1999
March 12, 1999

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.


March 11, 1999
March 11, 1999

REP. SCHAKOWSKY JOINS HOUSE MEMBERSIN INTRODUCING THE HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT OF 1999

March 8, 1999
March 8, 1999

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.


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

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.


February 25, 1999
February 25, 1999

Letter to Banking Committee Chairman Leach on HR 10

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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