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106th Congress

April 4, 2000
APRIL 4, 2000

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ELIAN TO BE REUNITED WITH HIS FATHER

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today called for the immediate reunification of Elian Gonzalez with his father. Schakowsky had recently contacted Attorney General Janet Reno to urge her to take the necessary steps to bring the father and son together as soon as possible.

Below is Schakowsky's statement.


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.

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"

January 13, 2000
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JANUARY 13, 2000

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SPEAKER HASTERT AND HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO RELEASE DOCUMENTS FROM THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN SELECTION PROCEEDINGSSCHAKOWSKY: "LET'S ASSURE FAIRNESS OF THE PROCESS IN SELECTING HOUSE CHAPLAIN AND THAT ANTI-CATHOLIC SENTIMENTS DON'T EXIST IN CONGRESS"

January 13, 2000
JANUARY 13, 2000

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SPEAKER HASTERT AND HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO RELEASE DOCUMENTS FROM THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN SELECTION PROCEEDINGSSCHAKOWSKY: "LET'S ASSURE FAIRNESS OF THE PROCESS IN SELECTING HOUSE CHAPLAIN AND THAT ANTI-CATHOLIC SENTIMENTS DON'T EXIST IN CONGRESS"

March 30, 1999
March 30, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SPEAKER HASTERT TO PROTECT MEDICARE

July 22, 1999
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY CALLS REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN A BUDGET BUSTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called the Republican tax plan that was passed by Congress today a budget buster and a tax giveaway to the rich.

"Like most Americans, I have a question to ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Why is the majority party proposing a risky tax scheme and a broad-tax cut for the wealthy that threatens the future of Medicare and Social Security?" Schakowsky said.


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.


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"

April 29, 1999
April 29, 1999

REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY HAILS NEW HUD INITIATIVE TO AVERT LOOMING HOUSING CRISIS