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11/13/2006
Emanuel Reminds Leavitt of VA Successes on Direct Negotiation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Secretary Leavitt’s comments in Sunday’s New York Times:              “HHS Secretary ...(more)

10/24/2006
Emanuel Commemorates Polish American Heritage Month
- CHICAGO, IL—This October, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) commemorates Polish American Heritage Month. Emanuel will honor Polish history, culture, and pride with the following ...(more)

10/6/2006
Emanuel Addresses the Chicagoland Chamber on Plans to Strengthen American Economic Security
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, Friday October 6, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) addressed the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and highlighted his ideas about strengthening economic ...(more)

10/3/2006
Eleven Democrats Raise Concerns About 2001 Intelligence Warnings
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, John Murtha (D-PA), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Jim Cooper (D-TN), Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), Martin Meehan (D-MA), ...(more)

10/2/2006
Emanuel: “Republicans Raise Taxes on Middle-Class”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following in response to the following statement:             “That’s one way of saying they’re going to raise ...(more)

9/21/2006
Emanuel Applauds Senate Bill to Protect Troops from Unscrupulous Financial Sales
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel applauded the passage of Senate version of the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act sponsored by Senators Hillary Clinton ...(more)

9/19/2006
Emanuel, Meehan Urge Boehner to Bring Ethics and Lobbying Reform to Floor
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Marty Meehan, released the following letter to Majority Leader John A. Boehner calling on him to bring comprehensive ...(more)

9/14/2006
Emanuel Joins Coalition of Democrats, Introduces Legislation to Reduce Abortions
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel, joined a coalition of pro-life and pro-choice Democrats on Capitol Hill to introduce comprehensive new legislation, "Reducing the Need ...(more)

9/12/2006
Emanuel, Van Hollen Announce Real Earmark Reform
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced they intend to offer an amendment to the House earmark reform ...(more)

8/17/2006
Emanuel Attends Senior Fest
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will join Mayor Daley in participating in 2006 Senior Citizen Fest.   Event:             Emanuel attends 2006 Senior Fest ...(more)

8/2/2006
Where is the Accountability?
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement responding to the recent report by the Special Inspector for Iraq Reconstruction which revealed ...(more)

7/31/2006
Emanuel, Madigan Tout Plan to Track Sexual Predators; Highlight Passage of Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) held a press conference with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to discuss electronic monitoring of sex offenders.  Last ...(more)

7/28/2006
Emanuel: “Time to Get Big Oil off Taxpayer Dole”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor:              “Mr. Speaker, yesterday Exxon reported its second-highest quarterly ...(more)

7/25/2006
Emanuel Applauds Full Passage of Child Safety Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) applauded the passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.  The bill contained the ...(more)

7/21/2006
Emanuel Applauds Senate Passage of Child Safety Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) applauded Senate passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act that will improve the national program ...(more)

7/20/2006
Emanuel Encourages Constituents to Attend a Free Citizen Workshop
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) encourages all residents interested in becoming citizens to attend a free citizenship workshop taking place at St. Hyacinth ...(more)

7/18/2006
Emanuel: “This Congress would make Nero Proud”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor:             “Mr. Speaker, here are some of today’s ...(more)

7/13/2006
Emanuel Celebrates Senate Vote to Restore Wildlife in Great Lakes
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement applauding the Senate passage of S. 2430, the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife ...(more)

7/11/2006
Emanuel Applauds Senate Importation Victory
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement applauding Senators David Vitter (R-LA) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) on the Senate passage ...(more)

7/11/2006
Emanuel Commemorates Gay Games
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, July 11, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) celebrates the opening of the Gay Games at Chicago’s Soldier Field.  To commemorate the ...(more)

6/28/2006
Emanuel to Administration: “Which is it?”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement responding to the Administration’s mixed strategy for success in Iraq:     “Among plans being ...(more)

6/26/2006
Emanuel on Iraq Plan
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement on a plan for American forces in Iraq:             “Our generals on the ground ...(more)

6/23/2006
Emanuel Hosts Congress on Your Corner Friday, June 23rd at Six Corners
- CHICAGO, IL—Following is Congressman Rahm Emanuel’s public schedule for Friday, June 23, 2006:   Friday, June 23, 20064:00pm – 5:30pm Event:             Emanuel hosts “Congress ...(more)

6/20/2006
Emanuel, Lautenberg Call on Rumsfeld to Cite Precedent
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) released the following letter to Secretary Donald Rumsfeld: Following is text ...(more)

6/16/2006
Emanuel Applauds House Admin on Honoring Fallen
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement applauding the Committee on House Administration for erecting a monument honoring the fallen in the ...(more)

6/15/2006
Emanuel on Iraq Resolution
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor during the debate on H.Res.861:             “Mr. Speaker, since ...(more)

6/2/2006
Emanuel on Wages: “Best of Times, Worst of Times”
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s report that the economy created ...(more)

5/27/2006
Emanuel Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with WWII Vets; Announces Safe Return Act of 2006
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, May 27, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), commemorated Memorial Day weekend with heroes of World War II.  During the ceremony, Emanuel ...(more)

5/22/2006
Emanuel to Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend with WWII Vets; Will Announce the Safe Return Act of 2006
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11:15 a.m. U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel will celebrate Memorial Day with heroes of World War II.  During ...(more)

5/18/2006
Emanuel, Clyburn: “Mr. Speaker, Middle Class Families Should Not Be Dismissed”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman of the Democratic Caucus James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) sent the following letter in response to Speaker of ...(more)

5/17/2006
Emanuel Honors Winner of Congressional Art Competition
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, May 15, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel presented a certificate to Christina Casey of River Grove’s Guerin Prep at an awards ...(more)

5/15/2006
Emanuel, Schakowsky, Lipinski, Davis, Durbin Mark Medicare Rx Deadline for Millions of Seniors Call on Congress to Pass Medicare Prescription Drugs Savings and Choice Act
- CHICAGO, IL—Today marks the deadline for Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in the Administration’s Medicare prescription drug benefit without being penalized.  Senator Dick Durbin, and ...(more)

5/3/2006
Emanuel, Meehan Issue Second Call on Hastert, Boehner for Immediate Reform of House Ethics Rules
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Representative Marty Meehan, released a second letter to Speaker J. Dennis Hastert and Majority Leader John A. Boehner calling ...(more)

5/2/2006
Emanuel, Lowey Call on President to Define Chain of Command
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In advance of the White House’s unveiling of part two of the national plan for flu pandemic, today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) ...(more)

5/1/2006
Emanuel Commemorates “Mission Accomplished” Day
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement in remembrance of President Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” announcement:             “In honor of today’s ...(more)

4/28/2006
Emanuel, Meehan Call on Hastert, Boehner for Immediate Reform of House Ethics Rules
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Representative Marty Meehan (D-MA), released the following letter to Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and Majority ...(more)

4/24/2006
Emanuel Proposes Investigation into Congressional Collusion with Big Oil
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement in response to Speaker Hastert's request to the President to direct the Attorney ...(more)

4/24/2006
Emanuel Highlights Legislation to Protect Elderly from Abuse, Exploitation
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Mayor Richard M. Daley held a press conference at the Northeast Levy Senior Center to discuss the ...(more)

4/23/2006
Emanuel Marks Earth Day, Calls for Better Vehicles, Higher Efficiency, New Energy Sources
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) held a press conference at the corner of Fullerton & Seminary to officially announce legislation that would ...(more)

4/19/2006
Emanuel Calls for Better Vehicles, Higher Efficiency, New Energy Sources; Calls for Energy Policy that Supports “Hybrids Not Hummers”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced he will introduce legislation that would take $15 billion in subsidies and tax giveaways to oil ...(more)

4/14/2006
Emanuel: “Enrollment Extension Missed Opportunity”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the Wall Street Journal’s report that Centers for Medicare and ...(more)

4/11/2006
Congress Calls on Leavitt to Pay States Back
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Charles Rangel (D-NY), John D. Dingell (D-MI), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Pete Stark (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rosa ...(more)

4/6/2006
Emanuel: “Rumsfeld is Right”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s statements yesterday on WDAY Radio in ...(more)

4/5/2006
Emanuel, Ehlers Introduce Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Implementation Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) to introduce the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Implementation Act to fund the policy ...(more)

3/30/2006
Congress Missed Opportunity to make College Education Reality for Thousands; Passage of Higher Ed Bill Falls Short
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), opposed the passage of the College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 (H.R. 609) which does nothing ...(more)

3/29/2006
Emanuel: “Rhetoric is one thing; fighting terrorism is another.”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to President Bush’s speech to Freedom House today. “In his speech today, President ...(more)

3/29/2006
***Event Advisory – Saturday –April 1st, 10:30a.m.*** Emanuel to Highlight $200,972.00 in Refunds Returned to 186 Constituents at Free Tax Assistance Sessions
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—On the eve of Tax Day, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), will highlight the success stories from his free clinics for college financial ...(more)

3/28/2006
Emanuel Amendment to Restore $12 Billion in Student Aid Cuts
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), will offer an amendment to the College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 (HR 609) in the ...(more)

3/20/2006
Lawmakers Announce Joint Resolution Seeking Rotunda Honors For Fallen
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced today that they will introduce a resolution in the House ...(more)

3/20/2006
King, Emanuel Introduce Elder Justice Act; Protects Elderly From Abuse and Exploitation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), have introduced the Elder Justice Act ...(more)

3/20/2006
Emanuel Marks Five-Year Anniversary of Failed Economic Policies
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following in response to Treasury Secretary John W. Snow’s comments that growing income disparities in the ...(more)

3/18/2006
Emanuel Hosts “Rahm’s Readers” Awards Ceremony; Praises Parents and Students for Successful Program
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), hosted a reception celebrating the success of the second annual “Rahm’s Readers” program at the Chicago Academy. ...(more)

3/16/2006
Lawmakers Seek Rotunda Honors for Fallen U.S. Soldiers as Nation Marks Three-Year Anniversary of Iraq Invasion
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel ...(more)

3/16/2006
Emanuel Underscores Commitment to Restoring Great Lakes
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, as members of the Great Lakes Coalition descend on Washington for their annual Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast, hosted by the Northeast-Midwest Institute ...(more)

3/14/2006
Emanuel Introduces Economic Indicators Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), introduced a resolution to establish an Advisory Commission to Study the Accuracy of Current Economic Indicators.              ...(more)

3/13/2006
Emanuel Promotes Preparing Excellent Teachers Act
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, at the New Leaders for New Schools education forum, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), promoted his legislation which would allow the Department ...(more)

3/8/2006
Emanuel Applauds Passage of "Children's Safety and Violent Crime Prevention Act"; Bill Includes Similar Provisions from Emanuel's Lunsford and Lunde Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) applauded the passage the Children’s Safety and Violent Crime Prevention Act of 2005 (H.R. 4472).  Last  summer, Emanuel ...(more)

3/2/2006
Democrats Raise Concern About UAE Boycott of Israel, Relationship with Hamas
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) and thirty-eight Democratic Members of the U.S. House of ...(more)

2/28/2006
Emanuel Joins Dingell to Celebrate Fat Tuesday; Dingell Presents Emanuel with Traditional Paczki
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in his office on Capitol Hill, U.S. Representative John Dingell (D-MI) presented U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) with ...(more)

2/27/2006
Emanuel, Schakowsky Hold Press Conference on Lack of Savings in Medicare Drug Benefit for Taxpayers and Seniors
- CHICAGO, IL—In the week marking the two month anniversary since the Medicare drug benefit took effect, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Jan Schakowsky ...(more)

2/22/2006
Emanuel, Markey Call Dubai Port Decision Wake-Up Call for Congressional Action
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA), senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee released the following ...(more)

2/20/2006
Emanuel Criticizes "Medicare Complexity Tax"
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), held a press conference counting down the days until the “Medicare Complexity Tax” becomes affective.  Under current ...(more)

2/15/2006
Emanuel Reviews American Priorities
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor today.  “Mr. Speaker, yesterday White House Press Secretary ...(more)

2/9/2006
Stark, Emanuel Call on Leavitt to Explain Why the Administration Left Over $50 Billion in Budget Savings on the Table
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Representative Pete Stark (D-CA) in releasing the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Michael ...(more)

2/8/2006
Emanuel, DeLauro Call on Nussle to Honor Commitment to Honest Budget Funding for Wars
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following letter to Chairman of the Committee on Budget Jim Nussle ...(more)

1/28/2006
Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season; Offers Tax and FAFSA Assistance for 5th District
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), kicked-off tax season with the first of eleven free clinics for college financial aid and tax preparation ...(more)

1/23/2006
Emanuel Calls on President to Issue Relief to Medicare Beneficiaries
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), held a press conference calling on the President to issue $1,000 debit cards to low-income and disabled ...(more)

1/16/2006
Emanuel Announces $900,000 for Chicago Academy High School; Calls Chicago Academy Model for the Nation
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), held a press conference to announce $900,000 for the Chicago Academy High School and to introduce The ...(more)

1/5/2006
Reps. Meehan and Emanuel and Sen. Feingold: The Time is Now for Real Lobbying and Ethics Reform
- CHICAGO, IL—Statement of Congressmen Marty Meehan (D-MA) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), original cosponsors of  lobbying reform legislation introduced in ...(more)

1/4/2006
Emanuel, Tanner Call for Renewed Focus on Reducing National Debt
- CHICAGO, IL.—Today, in a letter to Treasury Secretary John W. Snow, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and John Tanner (D-TN) expressed concern about the ...(more)

12/15/2005
Wyden, Emanuel Join Forces for Middle Class Tax Relief and "Simpler, Flatter, Fairer" Tax Plan
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a press conference today, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) touted their comprehensive, bicameral tax reform legislation ...(more)

12/13/2005
Durbin and Emanuel Introduce Legislation to Help States Provide Access to Health Insurance for All Children
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Durbin and Congressman Rahm Emanuel today introduced the All Kids Health Insurance Coverage Act of 2005, modeled after Illinois Governor Rod ...(more)

12/9/2005
Emanuel, Schakowsky, Obama Call on President to Stand by Great Lakes Regional Collaboration
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, at Navy Pier U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Jan Schakowsky and U.S. Senator Barack Obama held a press conference to call on the ...(more)

12/5/2005
Emanuel Introduces Tax Credit for Hybrid Vehicles
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, at the 19th District Police Station, Motor Maintenance Facility location, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced he will introduce the American Hybrid Tax ...(more)

11/26/2005
Feingold, Emanuel Call for Immediate Lobby Reform Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement on the Justice Department’s investigation of former ...(more)

11/18/2005
Emanuel Announces $1.25 Million for Center on Halsted
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced that he secured $1.25 million in funding for the Center on Halsted from the Fiscal Year 2006 ...(more)

11/15/2005
Emanuel Calls for New Prescription: Put Seniors Ahead of Rx Companies
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement about the GOP's Medicare prescription drug program that 42 million American seniors can begin signing ...(more)

11/11/2005
Emanuel Honors 87th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Poland
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in recognition of the 87th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Poland ...(more)

11/10/2005
Emanuel, Lautenberg Honor Fallen Troops; Resolution to Recognize Fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced the introduction of a concurrent resolution honoring the members of the ...(more)

11/10/2005
Legislation Protecting Prescription Drug Imports Passes House; Blocking prescription drug importation through U.S. trade agreements will no longer be possible
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (MN), Anne Northup (KY), Rosa DeLauro (CT), Rahm Emanuel (IL), Jo Ann Emerson (MO) and Bernard Sanders (VT) ...(more)

11/9/2005
Emanuel, Durbin, Obama Announce Funding for World's First Ethanol-to-Hydrogen Fueling Station; Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Contains $2 million for Project
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senators Durbin and Obama announced that they secured $2 million in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill ...(more)

11/2/2005
Emanuel Announces Wounded Heroes Gift Fairness Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced he will introduce the Wounded Heroes Gift Fairness Act that will change Federal ethics regulations to ...(more)

10/31/2005
Emanuel Honors Roman Pucinski
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in honor of late U. S. Representative and Alderman Roman Pucinski.  Today Cook County ...(more)

10/28/2005
Emanuel Supports Resolution Condemning Iran; Calls on the United Nation to take Decisive Action
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House Floor this morning in response to the President ...(more)

10/20/2005
Emanuel, DeFazio, Bishop, Delahunt Announce American Parity Act; Legislation Calls to Reinvest in America
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives William Delahunt (D-MA) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) joined U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) at a press conference to introduce the ...(more)

10/18/2005
Hoyer, Emanuel Concerned that Tax Reform Panel May Embrace Bait and Switch Proposals
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and Rep. Rahm Emanuel, a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following ...(more)

10/18/2005
Emanuel Calls Headlines “Wake Up Call”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as prepared for the House floor.“Mr. Speaker, I know we’re pretty busy, so to ...(more)

10/14/2005
American Legion Endorses Welcome Home GI Bill; Medals Awarded to World War II Vets
- CHICAGO, IL—In a press conference today, the American Legion announced its support for the Welcome Home GI Bill of 2005, introduced by Congressman Rahm ...(more)

10/5/2005
Emanuel Calls for Tax Code that Works for Middle-Class Families
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to a new IRS report that shows middle-class paid taxes at ...(more)

10/2/2005
Emanuel Calls on Reynolds to Sign Lobby and Ethics Reform Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement following his appearance on Sunday’s Meet the Press calling on Congressman Tom Reynolds (NY) to ...(more)

9/28/2005
Emanuel Calls on Chertoff to Re-Evaluate Brown Contract
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff asking him to re-evaluate FEMA’s contract with ...(more)

9/28/2005
Emanuel Calls to Update Endangered Species Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor. “Mr. Speaker, much of the Gulf Coast lies ...(more)

9/26/2005
Emanuel Meets with Business Leaders to Discuss Innovation and Technology
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL) joined David Baker of ITT, Warren Hill of Hill Manufacturing, Bret ...(more)

9/21/2005
Emanuel, Melancon, Lewis, Taylor, Introduce Fast-Track Tax Refunds for Katrina Victims
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Charlie Melancon (D-LA), Gene Taylor (D-MS) and John Lewis (D-GA) introduced legislation directing the  Internal Revenue Service ...(more)

9/19/2005
Emanuel, Berman Call on Egypt to Fulfill their Commitment to Peace in Gaza
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Howard Berman, senior member of the House Committee on International Relations released the following ...(more)

9/14/2005
Emanuel Applauds Passage of “Children’s Safety Act”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL) applauded the passage the Children’s Safety Act of 2005 (H.R. 3132).  This summer, Emanuel introduced the Jessica Lunsford ...(more)

9/14/2005
Emanuel, Obama Announce Plan for Fast-Track Tax Refunds
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to Treasury Secretary John Snow, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) and U.S. Senator Barack Obama (IL) called on the Treasury ...(more)

9/7/2005
Emanuel Calls for Rebuilding, Restoring, and Retrospection
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, there are three ways ...(more)

8/22/2005
Emanuel Commends Chao on 401(k) Efforts
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released a letter to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao responding to The USA Today story on ...(more)

8/18/2005
Emanuel, Madigan Announce Program to Track Predators
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to announce the Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Act. This legislation, named ...(more)

7/29/2005
Emanuel Announces $28 Million for Chicago
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced that he secured $28 million for key Chicago transportation projects in the 5th Congressional District from ...(more)

7/28/2005
Emanuel Introduces “Life Insurance Anti-Discrimination in Travel Act”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) introduced the Life Insurance Anti-Discrimination in Travel Act.  The bill prohibits life insurance companies from using a ...(more)

7/27/2005
Emanuel, Clinton Protect Troops from Unscrupulous Financial Sales
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), along with Reps. Chet Edwards (TX), Charles Rangel (NY), Rosa DeLauro (CT), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL), ...(more)

7/27/2005
Emanuel Calls Congress Gift That Keeps On Giving
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement in response to the Rules Committee blocking him from offering his Vioxx Amendment to ...(more)

7/23/2005
Emanuel Creates Program to Track Predators
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA) to introduce the Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Act. This legislation, named after ...(more)

7/22/2005
Include a Sunset Provision in Patriot Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement following House reauthorization of the Patriot Act. “The original version of the Patriot Act ...(more)

7/21/2005
Gutknecht, Emanuel applaud Senate action to allow for Rx importation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) and Rahm Emanuel today applauded the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for including an amendment to the ...(more)

7/21/2005
Three Questions for Secretary Leavitt
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement in response to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt’s forum on Medicare prescription ...(more)

7/20/2005
Emanuel Announces Intention to Strip Manufacturer Liability Waiver from Medical Malpractice Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, the first Vioxx lawsuit ...(more)

7/6/2005
Emanuel Releases Detailed Study of Impact of Privatizing Social Security on 5th District
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) held a press conference with current members of the work force from Chicago’s 5th Congressional District to announce ...(more)

6/27/2005
Congress Continues to Honor America's Fallen
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Thursday, June 23, 2005, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement during a Special Order on the floor of the ...(more)

6/24/2005
Emanuel Stands-up for Patient Privacy
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Congressman Edward Markey (D-MA) to introduce the Markey Emanuel Notification Amendment, which was included in the Labor-HHS ...(more)

6/23/2005
Congress Honors America's Fallen
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Thursday, June 23, 2005, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement during a Special Order on the floor of the ...(more)

6/16/2005
Emanuel Bill Seeks to Ban Great Lakes Oil and Gas Drilling
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Congressman Bart Stupak (D-MI) and Members of Congress representing Great Lakes states at a press conference to ...(more)

6/12/2005
Emanuel Proposes Tax Reform: Simplifies, Consolidates Education Costs
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined college students and their families at the DePaul Center in downtown Chicago to announce the Expanded ...(more)

6/9/2005
Emanuel, Stark Call for Medicare Drug Oversight
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Pete Stark ...(more)

6/6/2005
Daley, Emanuel Announce $17 Million to Improve Six Corners Retail District
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Mayor Richard M. Daley, Alderman Patrick J. Levar (Ward 45) and George Borovik from the Portage ...(more)

6/3/2005
Emanuel Announces Funding in House Bill for World's First Ethanol-to-Hydrogen Fueling Station
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced he secured $2 million in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives ...(more)

5/30/2005
Emanuel Awards Bronze Medal to Battle of the Bulge Veteran
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Illinois State Representative John A. Fritchey (11th District) at the Edgewater Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony ...(more)

5/26/2005
Members Call on Speaker to Take Vote on Rx Importation Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Senator David ...(more)

5/24/2005
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 Passes
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today. Mr. Speaker, as an original cosponsor of H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement ...(more)

5/21/2005
Business School at University of Illinois Creates $250,000 Scholarship for Vets
- CHICAGO, IL—The College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) announced today it has established a $250,000 education scholarship fund for veterans ...(more)

5/17/2005
Meehan, Emanuel To Introduce Comprehensive Lobbying Reform Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Marty Meehan (D-MA) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today introduced the Special Interest Lobbying and Ethics Accountability Act of 2005.  The legislation ...(more)

4/28/2005
Emanuel Picks Up Nineteen Cosponsors for GI Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Tim Ryan (D-OH), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Dale Kildee (D-MI), Lois Capps (D-CA), Julia Carson ...(more)

4/25/2005
Emanuel Receives Durbin Endorsement of Welcome Home GI Bill
- CHICAGO, IL—During a press conference today at Soldier Field, U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) endorsed U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel’s (D-IL) Welcome Home GI Bill ...(more)

4/22/2005
Emanuel, Obama Announce Plans for World's First Ethanol-to-Hydrogen Fueling Station
- CHICAGO, IL—During a press conference today at a city fueling station near Goose Island, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL) ...(more)

4/22/2005
Bayh, Emanuel Call on SEC to Make Necessary Changes to Protect Children's Vaccine Supply
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In light of a recent report in the Washington Post that the Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile has become "nearly empty," U.S. Senator Evan Bayh ...(more)

4/20/2005
Emanuel, Stupak, Schakowsky, Kildee, Bean, Call on Congress to Ban Oil Drilling in Great Lakes
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Bart Stupak (D-MI), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Dale Kildee (D-MI) and Melissa Bean (D-IL) held a press conference ...(more)

4/17/2005
Emanuel Receives VFW Praise for Welcome Home GI Bill
- CHICAGO, IL—Today John W. Davin, SFC (Retired), Illinois State Community Activities Director for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, praised U.S. ...(more)

4/15/2005
Reform the Tax Code Now, No More April Headaches
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement today in light of today’s deadline for filing federal income tax returns for ...(more)

4/13/2005
Emanuel, Bayh Call on President to Prepare for Flu Pandemic
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), released a letter to President Bush calling for the Administration to act ...(more)

4/12/2005
Emanuel, Gutknecht Call Cost Increase Urgent Reminder of Need for Rx Market Access Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) issued the following statement in response to reports that the prices of ...(more)

4/6/2005
Emanuel Introduces Third Proposal in Savings Revolution
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced the “401(k) Automatic Enrollment Act of 2005,” legislation that makes it easier for employers to enroll ...(more)

4/1/2005
Emanuel Announces Plan to Make Saving for Retirement Easier
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) held a roundtable discussion with executives and employees of RR Donnelley to announce his 401(k) Automatic Enrollment ...(more)

3/30/2005
Emanuel Calls for IRS to Reorder Priorities, Put Middle Class Families Ahead of Tax Evaders
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released a letter to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark W. Everson responding to a new IRS study ...(more)

3/24/2005
Emanuel Calls Guard and Reserve Heath Care Expansion, “Good Start”
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas Hall’s announcement that ...(more)

3/23/2005
Emanuel Highlights College Aid and Tax Assistance in 5th Congressional District
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), held a press conference to highlight college aid and tax refunds returned to residents of the 5th ...(more)

3/21/2005
Emanuel Announces Additional Funding for Franklin Park Underpass
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), visited Franklin Park to announce the final piece of funding required to complete the Franklin Park Grand ...(more)

3/15/2005
Emanuel Makes Saving for Retirement Easier with “Retirement Savings for Working Americans Act of 2005”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced the “Retirement Savings for Working Americans Act of 2005,” legislation that makes the Saver’s Credit refundable ...(more)

3/15/2005
Emanuel Makes Paying for College Simpler, Unveils “College Aid Made EZ Act”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), along with Reps. George Miller (D-CA), John Tierney (D-MA), Tim Ryan (D-OH), and Tim Bishop (D-NY), ...(more)

3/15/2005
Emanuel Calls for Closing Protection Trust Loophole
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and U.S. Representative William D. Delahunt (D-MA) announced an amendment to the Personal Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and ...(more)

3/11/2005
Emanuel Renews Call for Comprehensive Solution to Protect Airline Pensions
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to reports that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC), the federal agency ...(more)

3/7/2005
Emanuel Celebrates Pulaski Day
- Kongresman Emanuel obchodzi Pulaski Day CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), joins Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D), Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn (D), Mayor ...(more)

3/3/2005
Emanuel Makes Saving for Retirement Easier with the “Direct Deposit Savings Act of 2005”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced the Direct Deposit Savings Act of 2005, legislation that makes retirement savings easier by allowing ...(more)

3/2/2005
Emanuel, Daley Pledge Continued Support for Great Lakes
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in an address at the annual Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast, hosted by the Northeast-Midwest Institute and the Great Lakes Commission, U.S. Representative ...(more)

2/26/2005
Emanuel Unveils “Welcome Home Package” for Returning Veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced plans to introduce legislation creating a “Welcome Home Package” for returning American Veterans who have served ...(more)

2/8/2005
Bayh, Emanuel Offer Flu Protection Act As Solution to Cycle of Vaccine Shortages
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—As health officials began meeting today to determine what flu strains should be included in next year’s vaccine, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) ...(more)

2/3/2005
Congressman Emanuel on thePresident’s State of the Union Address
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the State of the Union Address. “Tonight the President did a ...(more)

2/2/2005
Reps. Emanuel, Edwards Call for Ban on Contractual Mutual Funds, New Requirements for Sale of Life Insurance to Protect Troops
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Chet Edwards (D-TX) introduced legislation (H.R. 461) to ban the sale of “contractual mutual funds,” which disappeared ...(more)

1/27/2005
Congressmen Emanuel, Waxman Ask NIU President to Renounce Anti-Semitic Comments of Professor who Accompanied White House Delegation to Ukrainian Elections
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) today released the following open letter to the president of Northern Illinois University ...(more)

1/26/2005
Senators, Representatives Unveil Rx Market Access Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators David Vitter, Ken Salazar, Jim DeMint and John Thune and U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht, Rahm Emanuel, Anne Northup, Sherrod Brown and ...(more)

1/21/2005
New Federal Appropriations for CPS top $2 million for 2005
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—More than $2 million in additional federal funding has been allocated to the Chicago Public Schools to help the school district move forward ...(more)

1/21/2005
REPS. RYAN, EMANUEL AND MILLER WANT IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SIMPLIFY COLLEGE AID APPLICATION
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In anticipation of a forthcoming report from an advisory committee to Congress on the student financial aid application process, Reps. Tim Ryan (D-OH), ...(more)

1/12/2005
Emanuel Questions Administration Policy on Canadian Cattle, Drug Imports
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) sent the following letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman and U.S. Secretary of Health ...(more)

1/5/2005
Emanuel Named to House Committee on Ways and Means
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) was named to the House Committee on Ways and Means.    The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, ...(more)

1/3/2005
Earthquake and Tsunami Information and Relief Efforts
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Like all citizens of the world, I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families of the earthquake and tsunamis. We grieve for ...(more)

12/22/2004
Lawmakers Call On Secretary Paige to Reconsider Decision to Cut Tutoring Services
- CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), George Miller (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), ...(more)

12/21/2004
Bipartisan Drug Import Coalition Expresses Disappointment at Outcome of HHS Task Force Report
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-Illinois), Gil Gutknecht (R-Minnesota), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Dan Burton (R-Indiana), Jo Ann Emerson (R-Missouri), Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut), Anne Northup ...(more)

12/21/2004
Congressman Emanuel Applaudes Federal Approval of Illinois Hospital Assessment Plan
- CHICAGO, IL—Today is a great day for Illinois hospitals and the patients they serve.  The approval of the state’s Hospital Assessment Plan will mean ...(more)

12/9/2004
Emanuel Questions Pentagon’s Management of Iraq War
- CHICAGO, IL—Following a series of curious statements by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today questioned the Pentagon’s management of ...(more)

12/7/2004
Members Question Motives for Delay of Task Force Report on Drug Importation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (R-Minnesota), Rahm Emanuel (D-Illinois), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Dan Burton (R-Indiana), Jo Ann Emerson (R-Missouri), Anne Northup (R-Kentucky) and Rosa ...(more)

12/7/2004
Emanuel Provision in Intelligence Bill Calls for Treasury Department Report on Critical Financial Infrastructure
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—The conference report to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (H.R. 10) includes a provision authored by Congressman Rahm Emanuel ...(more)

12/7/2004
Congressmen Emanuel, Gutknecht Commend HHS Action on Importation of Flu Vaccine from Canada and Germany
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), sponsors of the House-passed H.R. 2427, The Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, today praised Department ...(more)

12/3/2004
Kirk, Emanuel, Biggert, Schakowsky Tell Great Lakes Regional Collaboration to Speed Up the Clean Up
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—During the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Meeting held Friday in Chicago, U.S. Reps. Mark Kirk (R-IL), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Judy Biggert (R-IL) and ...(more)

11/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Flu Vaccine Funds in Approps Bill Will Help Eliminate Vaccine Shortages
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in support of the inclusion of flu vaccine provisions in the Omnibus Appropriations bill, ...(more)

11/10/2004
Emanuel Brings Chicago World War II Veterans’ Stories to Chicago Students; Presents Medals to Widow of WWII Veteran
- CHICAGO, IL—Today marked the culmination of an eight-month project by Chicagoans interested in preserving the living history of Chicago’s World War II veterans. U.S. ...(more)

10/25/2004
Emanuel Joins Gov. Blagojevich in Announcing 30,000 New Flu Shots For Illinois' Most Vulnerable Residents
- CHICAGO, IL—Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-Illinois) today announced that his administration has negotiated a tentative agreement -- subject to approval from the U.S. Food and ...(more)

10/22/2004
Congressman Emanuel, Cosponsors of Flu Protection Act Ask House Leadership to Act on Legislation During November Session
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and nineteen bipartisan cosponsors of the Flu Protection Act (H.R. 3758) today sent a letter to Speaker of the ...(more)

10/15/2004
Emanuel Awards Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Republican Congress
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Republican Congress for passing a jobs bill that’s unlikely ...(more)

10/8/2004
Rep. Emanuel Statement on Sept. 2004 Jobs Report
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) commented Friday on the latest jobs report: “President Ronald Reagan once said that facts are stubborn things. “Since ...(more)

10/8/2004
Emanuel Awards Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to Bush Administration
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Bush Administration for its refusal to acknowledge failures in ...(more)

10/8/2004
Senator Bayh, Congressman Emanuel Commend House Government Reform Committee for Hearing on Flu Shortage; Urge HHS Secretary Thompson to Support Provisions of Flu Protection Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Senate and House sponsors of the Flu Protection Act (S. 2038 / H.R. 3758), ...(more)

10/7/2004
Emanuel Testifies Before Senate Commerce Committee on Proposal to Protect Airline Employees’ Pension Benefits
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) testified today before the Senate Commerce Committee where he was asked to outline a concept he has developed ...(more)

9/30/2004
Resolution to Establish Troop Memorial in Rotunda Introduced in House and Senate
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), U.S. Representative Jim Turner (D-TX) and U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) united behind a proposed memorial honoring ...(more)

9/30/2004
Emanuel Statement: Republicans Ducking Their Responsibilities
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, U.S. Representatives Jan ...(more)

9/30/2004
House Members ask Pfizer CEO, Board Members to Stop Intimidation of Dr. Peter Rost
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—The tri-partisan Members Coalition for Rx Drug Importation, including Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN), Congressman Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Congresswoman Rosa ...(more)

9/30/2004
“The American people can handle the truth. The question is can the President?”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following one-minute speech today.  Following is the text. "Mr. Speaker, a former CIA official recently said, ...(more)

9/28/2004
Emanuel to Co-Chair Congressional Serbian Caucus
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) has become the co-chair of the Congressional Serbian Caucus, a bipartisan group of legislators dedicated to maintaining and ...(more)

9/24/2004
Emanuel Meets with former Polish President Lech Walesa on Visa Waiver Status for Poland
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) met with former Polish President Lech Walesa this week in his Washington, D.C. office to discuss the Polish ...(more)

9/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Ridicules GOP Suggestions that al Qaeda Prefer John Kerry for President
- CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) ridiculed suggestions by leaders in the Republican Party that al Qaeda would prefer a Kerry Presidency. Emanuel’s ...(more)

9/17/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to HHS Secretary Thompson
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson for failing ...(more)

9/15/2004
Emanuel Statement “When the American President Speaks, He Must Mean What He Says”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today urging the President to speak candidly. “When the American president speaks, he must ...(more)

9/13/2004
National Breast Cancer Coalition, Members of Congress Urge Senate Action on Rx Market Access
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Dan Burton (R-IN), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Anne Northup (R-KY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rosa ...(more)

9/13/2004
Emanuel Statement on the Revocation of the Assault Weapons Ban
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today marking the expiration of the federal Assault Weapons Ban.  The law was signed ...(more)

9/13/2004
Emanuel, Chicago Families of Troops, Veterans Urge Memorial for Afghanistan and Iraq Wars
- CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) was joined by Chicago veterans and local families of America’s service men and women as they united ...(more)

9/10/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to Condoleezza Rice
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice for stating that the war ...(more)

9/7/2004
House Members Request Speaker Hastert Arrange Tribute to Fallen Troops, Families in Capitol Rotunda
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Jim Turner (D-TX) urged House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) to arrange a temporary memorial honoring America’s service ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Statement on President Bill Clinton’s Surgery
- CHICAGO, IL—“Bill Clinton has the biggest heart in public life and I’m confident he’ll come back from this surgery even stronger.  I know that ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Statement on August Unemployment
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to Administration’s National Security Team
- CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Administration’s National Security team after it was revealed ...(more)

8/26/2004
Gov. Blagojevich and U.S. Rep. Emanuel call on Pfizer to halt plans to deny Illinois residents access to affordable medications
- CHICAGO, IL—Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-Chicago) today called on drug-manufacturer Pfizer to stop its plans to deny Illinois residents access to ...(more)

8/26/2004
Emanuel: Importation would Reduce Costs of Treating Major Diseases, Decrease Overall Health Care Costs
- CHICAGO, IL—A study published yesterday in Health Affairs revealed that 15 illnesses have contributed to 56 percent of the $200 billion rise in health ...(more)

8/17/2004
Congressman Emanuel and Governor Blagojevich Announce Plan to Make Illinois First State in the Nation to Provide Consumers with Access to Prescription Drugs from Canada, Ireland and the UK
- CHICAGO, IL – After nearly a year of working diligently to secure federal cooperation in providing Illinois residents with access to safe, affordable drugs from ...(more)

8/13/2004
Lawmakers Challenge FDA Commissioner for Blocking Reimported Rx Drugs
- WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)  and Congressman Bernard Sanders (VT-At Large) sent the following letter to Acting Commissioner of the ...(more)

8/13/2004
Emanuel Awards "Hypocrisy Moment of the Week" to George W. Bush
- CHICAGO, IL - Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to George W. Bush for his indifference to ...(more)

8/6/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to Bush-Cheney Campaign
- CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Bush-Cheney campaign for criticizing Senator John Kerry’s commitment ...(more)

8/6/2004
Emanuel Statement on July Unemployment
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of ...(more)

7/29/2004
Emanuel Statement on Record Budget Deficit
- CHICAGO, IL—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement on the Office of Management and Budget's Mid-Session Review.  "Following a record $445 billion annual ...(more)

7/23/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to President Bush
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy of the Week to President Bush for failing to provide the resources needed by ...(more)

7/23/2004
Rx Drug Importation House Coalition Marks One-Year Anniversary of Passage of Rx Drug Market Access Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—The tri-partisan Members Coalition for Rx Drug Importation, including Congressman Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Congressman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Congressman Sherrod ...(more)

7/22/2004
Emanuel Statement “Today we are not defending marriage, we are defeating the Constitution”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in opposition to HR 3313, the “Marriage Protection Act” to be considered in ...(more)

7/20/2004
Bereuter, Emanuel Introduce Resolution Congratulating Serbia on Recent Democratic Election
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Doug Bereuter (R-NE) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced a resolution (H.RES.726) to commend Serbia on its recent democratic elections.  U.S. Representatives ...(more)

7/15/2004
Emanuel Statement “President Bush has called the Great Lakes a ‘national treasure,’ but as this report shows, his record doesn’t match the greatness of the Lakes”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the Sierra Club issued “The Bush Administration’s Assault on the Great Lakes,” a fact sheet critical of the Bush Administration’s performance on ...(more)

7/14/2004
Emanuel Statement “I am Disappointed the Australian Free Trade Agreement was Tainted by Drug Industry Provisions”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today regarding his disappointment that the Australia Free Trade Agreement included provisions designed to ...(more)

7/14/2004
House Members Request Secretary Rumsfeld Clarify Recent Suggestions on Reduction in Afghanistan Troop Levels
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), House Armed Services Committee ranking member Ike Skelton (D-MO), House Budget Committee ranking member John ...(more)

7/13/2004
Emanuel Statement “Delaying Elections, Holding Open Votes Popular Idea with Washington Republicans”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to reports that the Department of Homeland Security is thinking of ...(more)

7/12/2004
Hyde, Emanuel Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and International Relations Committee Chairman Henry Hyde (R-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H. Con. Res. 470) today to recognize ...(more)

7/9/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to Bush Administration for Erratic Deployment of Troops
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Bush Administration for its erratic deployment of troops ...(more)

7/8/2004
Emanuel Statement “How Much of this Administration's ‘Experience’ can America take?”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today questioning the experience of this administration and the effects that experience has on ...(more)

7/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on June Unemployment “Weak Job Growth Reflects a Tale of Two Economies”
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of ...(more)

7/2/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to President Bush
- CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) presented his “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” Award to President Bush for praising freedom in Iraq just ...(more)

7/1/2004
Emanuel Introduces Bill to Name the Earned Income Tax Credit in Honor of Ronald Reagan
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced a bill last week to name the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in honor of the ...(more)

6/29/2004
Emanuel Applauds Allstate Reversal on Denying Life Insurance Policies Based on Future Travel to Israel, West Bank, Gaza
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—“I applaud Allstate’s decision to reverse its business practice of declining life insurance based on an individual’s future travel plans. I encourage other ...(more)

6/25/2004
Emanuel Awards Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to Republican Leadership for Rewarding Health Care Industry
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Republican Leadership after Public Citizen revealed pharmaceutical companies, HMOs ...(more)

6/23/2004
Emanuel Floor Statement “With a record like that, Mr. Wolfowitz, please do not provide us with any more of your judgment calls”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz’s testimony before the House Armed Services ...(more)

6/22/2004
Emanuel One-Minute Floor Speech: "State Department's Report: Changes after Scrutiny"
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel’s (D-IL) delivered the following one-minute speech today in the House of Representatives."Mr. Speaker, finally, today the State Department will ...(more)

6/18/2004
Emanuel Statement “Only this Administration would Hang the Banner ‘Mission Accomplished’ above the Economy”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to President Bush’s claims he is ‘optimistic’ about this economy.    Here are ...(more)

6/18/2004
Emanuel Awards Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to Bush Administration
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Bush Administration for their continued insistence that Iraq ...(more)

6/17/2004
Emanuel Blasts GOP Tax Bill, Offers Amendments to Help American Families, Close Tax Loopholes
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today blasted the $150 billion GOP tax bill as a bad deal for American companies and workers citing ...(more)

6/16/2004
Emanuel: Vice President “Sorrily Misinformed” on Evidence of Iraq Ties to 9/11
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday Vice President Dick Cheney repeated the assertion that Saddam Hussein had ties with al Qaeda, saying “He was a patron of terrorism…He ...(more)

6/9/2004
Emanuel Statement: Remembering President Reagan
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—I don’t have stories like my good friend from Indiana of personal interaction with former President Reagan but as somebody growing up and ...(more)

6/4/2004
Emanuel to Cheney: “Who Wrote Your Energy Bill?”
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement coinciding with Vice President Richard Cheney’s scheduled visit to Chicago later today for a ...(more)

6/4/2004
Emanuel Statement on May Unemployment
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of ...(more)

6/4/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week”
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) named President George W. Bush’s claim of having only a casual relationship with Ahmed Chalabi as his “Hypocrisy ...(more)

5/26/2004
Emanuel, DeLauro Statement: Drug Price Inflation Negates Discount Card Savings
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the new Families USA and AARP studies ...(more)

5/25/2004
Emanuel, Students Begin Interviewing WWII Veterans
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) officially kicked off the Chicago World War II Veterans Oral History Anthology when he interviewed two WWII veterans ...(more)

5/21/2004
Emanuel Testifies on Great Lakes
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) testified today at a hearing on “Great Lakes Water Quality and Restoration Efforts” before the House Transportation Committee, ...(more)

5/21/2004
House Members Urge Senate Colleagues to Move Quickly on Pending Rx Drug Importation Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—The tri-partisan Members Coalition for Rx Drug Importation, including Congressman Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Congressman Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Congressman Dan ...(more)

5/20/2004
Remembering our Troops in Iraq
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following speech today in the House of Representatives Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise with my colleagues ...(more)

5/19/2004
Statement of Reps. DeLauro and Emanuel on GAO Decision Finding HHS Use of Medicare Ad VNRs Violated Prohibition of Using Taxpayer Funds for Propaganda
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement in response to a General Accounting Office (GAO) decision ...(more)

5/19/2004
Emanuel Statement “Can America Afford Anymore of This Type of Progress”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today on the closure of the Timken plant in Canton, Ohio, putting 1,300 employees ...(more)

5/18/2004
Emanuel Statement on Great Lakes Executive Order “President’s proposal for ninth study won’t wash”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to President Bush signing an Executive Order on the Great Lakes. ...(more)

5/14/2004
Emanuel Introduces Legislation to Close the $3 Billion Corporate Jet Tax Shelter Loophole
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) unveiled new legislation to close the $3 billion corporate jet tax shelter loophole in the U.S. tax ...(more)

5/14/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday the Associated Press quoted Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as saying: “As far as I’m concerned, I’d be happy to release them [Iraq ...(more)

5/7/2004
The White House George Orwell Book Club
- WASHINGTON, D.C.— “I don’t believe anyone that I know in the administration ever said that Iraq had nuclear weapons.” Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, ...(more)

5/6/2004
Emanuel One-Minute Floor Speech: Priorities of the U.S. House of Representatives
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following one-minute speech today in the House of Representatives. “Mr. Speaker, since April first, this body ...(more)

5/6/2004
Emanuel Statement: Applaud CVS, Walgreens for Support of Prescription Drug Importation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to drug chains CVS and Walgreens pledging support for prescription drug ...(more)

5/5/2004
Emanuel Statement: This Administration ‘Never Admits a Mistake, Never Explains Policies’
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to Armed Service Chairman Duncan Hunter’s and House Majority Leader Tom ...(more)

5/4/2004
Emanuel Statement: Applauds HHS Secretary Thompson Calling Prescription Drug Imports 'Inevitable'
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to HHS Secretary Thompson calling the legalization of prescription drug imports ...(more)

4/30/2004
Emanuel Statement on Repeated Inaccuracies by Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz’s testimony on the number of ...(more)

4/29/2004
Emanuel: “The ‘discount’ in the Medicare drug discount cards won’t mean much without passing importation legislation to make all drugs more affordable in this country”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with U.S. Reps. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) ...(more)

4/28/2004
Emanuel: Landmark Win for Medical Privacy
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to proposed regulations to black out the use of a person’s private ...(more)

4/22/2004
Emanuel Introduces Resolution to Make Republic of Poland Eligible for the Visa Waiver Program
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced legislation today to make the Republic of Poland eligible for the Visa Waiver Program.  H. Res. 601, ...(more)

4/22/2004
“Middle Class Squeezed Out of Higher Education”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel’s (D-IL) is expected to deliver the following one-minute speech today in the House of Representatives. “Mr. Speaker, today’s New ...(more)

4/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Governor Blagojevich Looks to Europe As Possible Source of Prescription Drug Importation
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement at a press conference today where Governor Blagojevich will direct the Illinois Special Advocate ...(more)

4/15/2004
Members Comment on Study Showing Importation Will Help Americans Afford Rx Drugs, May Actually Increase Drug Company Profits
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Dan Burton (R-IN) and Jo Ann ...(more)

4/14/2004
Emanuel Launches Canadian Prescription Drug Cost Comparison Website
- CHICAGO, IL.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) unveiled his new Canadian Drug Cost Comparison Website and called on Department of Health & Human Services ...(more)

4/8/2004
Emanuel, Chicago Educators Urge Chicagoans to Take Advantage of Higher Education Tax Deductions & Credits BEFORE Filing Taxes April 15th
- CHICAGO, IL.—With April 15th a week away, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) is working to help families save money by taking advantage of higher ...(more)

4/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on March Unemployment
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of ...(more)

3/31/2004
Treasury’s Release of Kerry Plan Analysis Prompts Emanuel to Request Congress Receive Complete Analysis of Bush Tax Cuts
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter  today to Secretary of the Treasury John Snow requesting that the Treasury Department provide ...(more)

3/30/2004
Emanuel Floor Speech: Administration's Budget Continues Status Quo of Failed Economic Policies
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following find U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel’s (D-IL) prepared remarks today in the House of Representatives. Mr. Speaker, this House is on the verge of passing ...(more)

3/28/2004
Emanuel Announces Chicago WWII Veterans Oral History Anthology, Joined by World War II Vets, Chicago Public Schools, University Reps
- CHICAGO, IL.—Flanked by Chicago’s World War II veterans, representatives from Chicago Public Schools and area universities, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced the Chicago ...(more)

3/26/2004
Emanuel Praises Appeals Court Decision to Protect Northwestern Memorial Patients’ Rights
- CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the 7th Circuit Court’s decision to uphold Judge Charles Kocoras’ ruling ...(more)

3/22/2004
Emanuel Calls on National Security Adviser to Testify Publicly about 9/11
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the Washington Post op-ed by Bush Administration National Security Adviser ...(more)

3/19/2004
U.S. Representatives Emanuel, Schakowsky, Families USA Discuss about New Medicare Rx Law at Town Hall with Chicago Seniors
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) met with local seniors at North Park Village today to discuss and assess the ...(more)

3/16/2004
Members Applaud Secretary Thompson Pledge to Assign Inspector General Investigation into Medicare Drug Bill Scandal
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—The five House Democrats who called for an independent investigation to determine whether Chief Medicare Actuary Richard S. Foster faced inappropriate pressure from a ...(more)

3/15/2004
Emanuel, Slaughter to Ashcroft: Don’t Violate Medical Privacy Law
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Louise Slaughter (D-NY), co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, called on Attorney General Ashcroft to abandon efforts ...(more)

3/10/2004
The Tale of Two Budgets
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, the United States of America is facing a tale of two budgets. This House is on the verge of considering a ...(more)

3/10/2004
Members Introduce “Life Insurance Anti-Discrimination in Travel Act”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—As some of the best known insurance companies in the country continue to deny life insurance to citizens on a widespread basis, U.S. ...(more)

3/8/2004
Emanuel Introduces Juvenile Protection from Sex Slavery Trafficking Act of 2004
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation today that would strengthen penalties for individuals who traffic children into the sex slave trade.  ...(more)

3/5/2004
Only 2.7 Million More Jobs to Go Just to Get Back to the Starting Line
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of ...(more)

2/24/2004
Emanuel Testimony: Governor’s Summit—Prescription Drug Importation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement at a summit of nation’s governors to discuss prescription drug importation led by Illinois ...(more)

2/23/2004
Emanuel, Local Firefighters, Gold Badge Society Hail Hometown Heroes Law on Firefighters Day
- CHICAGO, IL.—Joined by Chicago firefighters and the Gold Badge Society, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today hailed a new law to help the families ...(more)

2/18/2004
Emanuel: ‘This Administration’s Credibility Gap is as Wide as America’s Job Gap’
- CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Snow and Commerce Secretary Evans ‘declined to endorse’ the Administration’s job ...(more)

2/13/2004
Emanuel Announces $600,000 Federal Grant to Expand Lincoln Park Trolley System
- CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced today a $600,000 grant to continue and expand the Lincoln Park trolley system serving the cultural institutions ...(more)

2/4/2004
Emanuel Joins Other Members in Call to Extend Deadline of 9/11 Commission
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), along with Representatives Vito Fossella (R-NY), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Chris Shays (R-CT), Jim Turner (D-TX) ...(more)

2/3/2004
Update on Mail, Situation on Capitol Hill
- Dear Friends,  As the Capitol Police continue to investigate the presence of ricin in the Senate Office Complex, mail services have been stopped indefinitely.  As ...(more)

2/1/2004
Emanuel Statement: Bush Budget
- CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in advance of the Bush Budget. Link-- Bush Budget vs. Reality for Illinoisans “The ...(more)

1/28/2004
Representative Emanuel, Senators Bayh, Landrieu Urge Quick Action on Flu Protection Act of 2004
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—As states struggle to recover from an epidemic flu season, and vaccine manufacturers prepare to plan and produce next season’s vaccine, U.S. Representative ...(more)

1/27/2004
Emanuel Statement on Visit of Poland’s President Kwasniewski
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to President Bush’s comments on admitting Poland into the Visa Waiver Program. ...(more)

1/9/2004
Lawmakers Request GAO Study Comparing Medicare Rx Drug Prices, VA Prices
- CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), John Spratt (D-SC), Tom Allen (D-ME), Chet Edwards (D-TX) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following letter to ...(more)

12/22/2003
Blagojevich and Emanuel ask HHS Secretary Thompson to let Illinois import approved Canadian prescription drugs
- CHICAGO, IL.—Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich and U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Chicago) today announced Illinois is submitting a formal request to U.S. Health and Human ...(more)

12/16/2003
Emanuel to FDA: Medical Privacy is Law! Don't Pressure Credit Card Companies for Consumers' Rx Drug Info
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter to Secretary of Health & Human Services Tommy Thompson expressing concerns about the article ...(more)

12/12/2003
Emanuel Introduces “War Profiteering Prevention Act”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel recently introduced legislation that would deter future incidents of profiteering by establishing criminal penalties for those who defraud the ...(more)

12/12/2003
Emanuel Introduces Bill to Fight Corporate Welfare, Strengthen Tax Shelter Disclosure Requirements
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) recently introduced H.R. 3650, the Taxpayer Shelter and Transparency Enforcement Act, a bill to strengthen tax shelter disclosure ...(more)

12/1/2003
Lawmakers request meeting with EPA’s Leavitt to discuss Great Lakes legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and a group of 11 bipartisan Members of Congress from Great Lakes states recently sent a letter to ...(more)

11/25/2003
Emanuel Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Camp, Foley to Shut Down Unfair Tax Shelters
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Dave Camp (R-MI) and Mark Foley (R-FL) recently introduced the Auditor Independence and Tax Shelters Act, a companion ...(more)

11/25/2003
Emanuel Votes for Expansion of Chicago VA Center
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) voted for passage of the ‘Department of Veterans Affairs and Long-Term Care and Personnel Enforcement Authorities Act of ...(more)

11/24/2003
Emanuel Statement on Opposition to H.R. 1, the Sham Republican Medicare Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement during general debate voicing his opposition to the conference report to H.R. 1, the ...(more)

11/14/2003
Statement on Funding for the Brown Line fromSenator Durbin, U.S. Representatives Emanuel, Lipinski and CTA Officials Brown and Kruesi
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—“We are pleased to announce that the CTA’s historic Ravenswood (Brown Line) will receive a Full Funding Grant Agreement for its renovation.  This ...(more)

10/31/2003
Emanuel, Shays Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Violent Juveniles
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Christopher Shays (R-CT) introduced the Juvenile Violent Gun Crime Reporting Act (JVGCRA) yesterday.  This measure closes a ...(more)

10/29/2003
Emanuel Pushes for an Extension in Unemployment Benefits; 229,800 Workers in Illinois Would Be Helped
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today took action on behalf of the 4.6 million dislocated American workers by calling on his colleagues in Congress ...(more)

10/27/2003
Governor Blagojevich Releases Much-anticipated Report On Feasibility And Savings Of Prescription Drug Importation
- CHICAGO, IL.—Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich was joined by U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Chicago) today as he released the findings of a study he commissioned ...(more)

10/23/2003
Democrats Who Supported Iraq Funds Write To President With Concerns
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL), Howard Berman (CA), Harold Ford (TN), Martin Frost (TX), Baron Hill (IN), Darlene Hooley ...(more)

10/20/2003
Secretary of State confirms that Iraq’s acting government has procured electricity from Syria in exchange for “swap” of crude oil
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to an inquiry by U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Howard Berman (D-CA), Tom Lantos (D-CA) and 12 other members of Congress, ...(more)

9/30/2003
U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement at a press conference today
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement at a press conference today where he offered the “American Parity ...(more)

9/30/2003
LAWMAKERS TO OFFER AMERICAN PARITY AMENDMENT TO WAR SUPPLEMENTAL
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Reps. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) were joined by Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT.), William Delahunt (D-MA.), Sam Farr (D-CA), Louise ...(more)

9/24/2003
Lawmakers Express Reservations to Secretary of State about Reports that Iraq's Acting Government Plans to Purchase Electricity from Syria and Iran
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Howard Berman (D-CA), Bill Delahunt (D-MA) and 12 other members of Congress today expressed reservations about news reports ...(more)

9/22/2003
Emanuel Office Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations
- CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) announced today that his office has begun accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies for the ...(more)

9/10/2003
House Fair Credit Bill Contains Emanuel Health Privacy Provisions
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—H.R. 2622, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote ...(more)

9/10/2003
Emanuel to Bush Advisors Gen. Shinseki and Larry Lindsey: “Thank You” for Patriotism and Honesty
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—On the House floor today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) praised two former Bush advisors for their prescient and forthright answers a year ago ...(more)

8/25/2003
Gutknecht, Emanuel renew call for affordable Rx drugs for all Americans during second of nationwide town hall meetings
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bloomington, Minn. – In the second of a nationwide series of town hall meetings, Congressmen Gil Gutknecht (R-Minn.) and Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) joined ...(more)

8/25/2003
Emanuel to Announce "Juvenile Brady Bill," Prohibits Juvenile Gun Offenders from Buying Guns Once They Turn 18
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Tuesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will announce a legislative initiative to prevent those who committed violent crimes ...(more)

8/15/2003
Congressmen Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) to Convene Minnesota Town Hall Meeting: “Affordable Rx Drugs for All Americans”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will convene a Town Hall meeting on the issue of reimportation of prescription drugs on ...(more)

8/7/2003
Congressmen Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), AARP Director Call for Affordable Rx Drugs for All Americans at North Park Village Town Hall Meeting
- CHICAGO IL—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) were joined by AARP Director of Advocacy Michael Naylor at a Town Hall ...(more)

8/4/2003
Congressmen Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) Convene Town Hall Meeting: “Affordable Rx Drugs for All Americans” Chicago Event Kicks Off First of Town Hall Meetings across America
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) will convene a Town Hall meeting on the issue of reimportation of prescription drugs on ...(more)

8/1/2003
Emanuel: Continued Decline in Manufacturing, Transportation Jobs Hurts Chicago
- CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures for July released this morning ...(more)

7/31/2003
Emanuel: House Passes Reimportation, First Step Towards Lowering Drug Costs for Seniors
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the statement upon passage of H.R. 2427, the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2003, a bill ...(more)

7/24/2003
Emanuel, Bipartisan Coalition Unveil Rx Drug Competition, Free Market and Cost Savings Amendment to Medicare Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined forces with Rep. Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) to announce their plans to introduce the Rx Drug Competition, ...(more)

7/24/2003
Emanuel: Insert Competition into Rx Drug Pricing
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement on the House floor during the rule consideration to H.R. 2427, the Pharmaceutical Market Access ...(more)

7/24/2003
Emanuel Comes Out Strongly Against Proposed Restructuring of Head Start; Bill Leaves Illinois Children Behind
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, as the House of Representatives is set to begin debate on the President’s proposed restructuring of the Head Start program, H.R. 2210, ...(more)

7/14/2003
Emanuel, Chicago Seniors Respond to False Ads Runningin Chicago Media about Importation of Rx Drugs Emanuel’s Importation Bill Solves Problems of Escalating Drug Costs, Inability of Seniors to Afford Prescriptions
- CHICAGO IL.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), surrounded by Chicago seniors   Elizabeth Reece, Suzie Molena and others today responded to false ads currently running in Chicago ...(more)

7/14/2003
Emanuel, Chicago Seniors Respond to False Ads Running in Chicago Media about Importation of Rx Drugs
- CHICAGO, IL—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), surrounded by Chicago seniors   Elizabeth Reece, Suzie Molena and others today responded to false ads currently running in Chicago ...(more)

7/14/2003
Emanuel, Reynolds Introduce The Great Lakes Restoration Fund of 2003
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Tom Reynolds (R-NY) introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Fund, a bipartisan bill with 16 cosponsors representing ...(more)

7/10/2003
Emanuel to Congress: Let’s Act on Child Tax Credit for 6½ Million Families Before August Recess
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today urged the House to act on passing the extension of the child tax credit to the 6½ million ...(more)

7/9/2003
Defense Appropriations Bill Passes, Emanuel Votes to Support Pay Raises for Troops
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) voted last night to give America’s military personnel an average 4.1 percent pay raise, effective Jan. 1, 2004.  Emanuel ...(more)

7/9/2003
Emanuel Statement House-Passed Bill Ensures Government Employees and Retirees Keep Current Drug Coverage but Highlights Deficiencies in Medicare Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—On July 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill which promises that federal government employees and retirees who are covered by ...(more)

7/2/2003
Emanuel, Kirk Unveil Great Lakes Restoration Fund, An Action Plan to Clean Up Lake Michigan, Great Lakes
- CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today unveiled the Great Lakes Restoration Fund, bipartisan legislation with 14 cosponsors representing congressional ...(more)

6/30/2003
Emanuel Introduces Identity Theft Protection and Health Information Blackout Act of 2003
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Congressman Doug Ose(R-CA) recently introduced H.R. 2633, the Identity Theft Protection and Health Information Blackout Act of 2003, ...(more)

6/20/2003
Emanuel to Unveil Rx Drug Competition, Free Market and Cost Savings Amendment to Medicare Bill Next Week
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—{Working with a bipartisan coalition, Congressman Rahm Emanuel(D-IL) and Congressman Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) will offer the Rx Competition, Free Market, and Cost Savings ...(more)

6/20/2003
Emanuel Seeks to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs through Market Reforms, Co-Sponsors Bills to Foster Competition and Lower Prices
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) co-sponsored two bills in the House of Representatives this week designed to reduce prescription drug costs through targeted market ...(more)

6/20/2003
Emanuel Seeks to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs through Market Reforms, Co-Sponsors Bills to Foster Competition and Lower Prices
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) co-sponsored two bills in the House of Representatives this week designed to reduce prescription drug costs through targeted market ...(more)

6/19/2003
Emanuel Introduces Elder Justice Act “This bipartisan legislation will shine a light on elder abuse in this country”—Emanuel
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced H.R. 2490, the Elder Justice Act, a bipartisan bill that comprehensively addresses the issues of ...(more)

6/17/2003
Emanuel Opposes Making Estate Tax Repeal Permanent; Offers Higher Education Tuition Deduction Amendment to Help Working Families
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today offered an amendment to make the tuition deduction for higher education available to more American families who ...(more)

6/17/2003
Lawmakers Call on President Bush to Withdraw Flawed Student Financial Aid Formula Changes, Reformulate Using Current Economic Data
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), House Education Committee Ranking Member George Miller (D-CA) and Education Committee member John Tierney (D-MA) today encouraged President ...(more)

6/12/2003
Emanuel Study Finds 378,000 Illinoisans—42,500 Families in 5th Congressional District Alone—Denied Child Tax Credits in Latest Republican Tax Cut Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Recent news reports estimated 12 million children—6.5 million families in America—were left out of the expansion of the child tax credit in last ...(more)

6/6/2003
Emanuel: 3 Million Jobs Lost, 9 Million Unemployed Proof Administration Economic Policies Not Working
- CHICAGO, IL—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today pointed to the fact the economy has lost over 3.1 million private sector jobs since 2001 as proof ...(more)

6/4/2003
Emanuel Statement on Child Tax Credit Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement today at a press conference on the introduction of Lincoln-Snowe Child Tax Credit Companion ...(more)

5/15/2003
Emanuel Offers Bipartisan “Janitors Insurance Bill”
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Trent Franks (R-AZ) and Gene Green (D-TX) and 12 other Members of Congress today introduced the “Taxpayer Savings ...(more)

5/14/2003
Fighting for Pension Security for American Families
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor during the debate on the Democratic substitute to H.R. ...(more)

5/9/2003
Emanuel Opposes Fiscally Irresponsible Tax Bill
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today planned to vote against H.R. 2, the Jobs and Growth Tax Act, calling the legislation “fiscally irresponsible ...(more)

5/1/2003
Emanuel Asks Secretary of State Colin Powell to Allow Poland Into Visa Waiver Program
- WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) recently contacted Secretary of State Colin Powell asking for his support in making the Republic of Poland eligible ...(more)

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