Speeches and Statements

10/17/2006
Emanuel Congratulates CME, CBOT on Merger - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement congratulating Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings and the Chicago Board of Trade on their planned ...(more)

9/27/2006
Emanuel Honors Chicago Academy of Arts - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record:             “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud ...(more)

9/22/2006
Emanuel Congratulates Wal-Mart on Rx Drug Program - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement congratulating Wal-Mart on its new generic drug program:             “I applaud Wal-Mart for ...(more)

9/14/2006
Emanuel to Gonzalez: “Thanks for the White Flag” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to reports that Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez’ called the war on terror a ...(more)

7/28/2006
Emanuel Says Majority Doing Minimum on Minimum Wage - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the Republican House Leadership move to attach divisive legislation to the ...(more)

7/26/2006
Emanuel Applauds Education Dept. Support for Chicago Public Schools - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement responding to today’s announcement that the Department of Education will continue to allow Chicago ...(more)

7/19/2006
Emanuel on the Middle East - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives during consideration of H. Res. 921: ...(more)

7/17/2006
Emanuel Statement on Solidarity Rally - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following Record Statement in support of the Chicago Jewish Federation solidarity rally today at the Federal ...(more)

7/13/2006
Emanuel on Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand with my colleagues in strong support of the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act. The true ...(more)

7/7/2006
Emanuel: “Administration Gives New Meaning to Right to Privacy” - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement responding to reports that the Social Security Administration is prohibited from notifying an employer ...(more)

6/21/2006
Congress Continues to Honor America’s Fallen - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in a continuing effort to honor those soldiers who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, Congressman Rahm ...(more)

6/21/2006
Emanuel Heralds Stem Cell Breakthrough - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to yesterday’s announcement that scientists have used stem cells to repair damaged ...(more)

6/21/2006
Emanuel Points to Republican Legislative Failures - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.             “Mr. Speaker, if there’s one ...(more)

6/15/2006
Emanuel Praises 9-11 Widows' Courage - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.             “Mr. Speaker, across the Potomac ...(more)

5/25/2006
Emanuel calls for Corporate Responsibility; Says Deliberately "Back Dating" Stock Options is Securities Fraud - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), delivered the following statement on the House floor:              “Mr. Speaker, this may sound strange coming from ...(more)

5/10/2006
Emanuel Calls on Congress to Make Working Americans Priority One - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), delivered the following statement on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 4297, the Tax Reconciliation bill. ...(more)

5/3/2006
Emanuel “Who’s in Charge?” Pandemic Flu: brought to you by the same people who gave us one “heckuva job” in New Orleans - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement in response to the President’s flu pandemic plan:             “Mr. Speaker, later this ...(more)

4/5/2006
Emanuel Says Competence Matters - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), delivered the following statement on the House floor:             “Mr. Speaker, just when we thought things couldn’t ...(more)

3/28/2006
Emanuel Praises Evans for Courageous Leadership, Fighter for Illinois Families - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Lane Evans (D-IL):             “I had the honor of ...(more)

3/3/2006
Emanuel, Meehan Call Senate Vote “Toothless Reform” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Marty Meehan (D-MA) released the following statement in response to a Senate committee vote yesterday that ...(more)

2/21/2006
Emanuel on Outsourcing National Security - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today.  “The White House has said it again and again, freedom starts with our ...(more)

2/15/2006
Emanuel Honors Chicago 2006 Winter Olympians - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Tuesday February 14, 2006. “Mr. Speaker, I ...(more)

1/24/2006
Emanuel Praises Feds for Reimbursing IL; Calls on Government to Alleviate Mass Confusion - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the federal government’s decision to reimburse states that have taken ...(more)

1/8/2006
Statement by Congressman Emanuel on Lobbying and Ethics Reform in the House - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement following today’s announcement by Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL).             “A year ago this week, in ...(more)

10/28/2005
Emanuel Condemns Congressional Corporate Welfare for Oil; Criticizes Congress for $16.5 billion Subsidy and Cutting Heating Assistance - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House Floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, while American families ...(more)

10/20/2005
Opposing the Gun Manufacturers Liability Protection Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Thursday, October 20, 2005.Mr. Chairman, I rise ...(more)

9/29/2005
Emanuel Calls Bennett Comments National Disgrace - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Bill Bennett’s comments about this country’s crime rate on his ...(more)

9/28/2005
Emanuel Attacks Appointment of Rove to Oversee Flood Relief; Cites Bush Administration Treatment of Whistleblowers - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response President Bush’s address to the nation last night. “Only one day ...(more)

9/27/2005
Emanuel Calls for End to Culture of Cronyism - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to former FEMA head Michael Brown as a consultant to the ...(more)

9/22/2005
Rebuilding Iraq Should Not Come at Cost of America’s Future - 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 double standard in ...(more)

9/20/2005
Emanuel Reminds President to Put American People First Responds to Presidential Rx Drug Veto Threat - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response President Bush’s threat to veto the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Bill if ...(more)

9/20/2005
Emanuel Recognizes Monsignor Velo on House Floor - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning in recognition of Monsignor Velo of ...(more)

8/31/2005
Emanuel Announces $2 Million for Chicago Academy - CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined Chief Executive Officer Chicago Public Schools Arne Duncan, Superintendent Randy Dunn of the Illinois State Board ...(more)

8/30/2005
Administration to Whistleblowers: “The Truth Shall Set You Free: You’re Fired.” - CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of those government officials who have told the truth and risked ...(more)

8/19/2005
Emanuel on Vioxx: Texas Jurors Did What Congress Couldn't - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the decision in state district court in Brazoria County, Texas ...(more)

7/28/2005
Emanuel Calls Med Mal Gift to Rx Drug Companies - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the passage of the Medical Malpractice Bill (HR-5).  “Only this Congress ...(more)

7/28/2005
Emanuel Calls for Middle Class Tax Fairness - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) delivered the following statement on the Middle Class Tax Fairness Act before the House Ways and Means ...(more)

7/27/2005
Emanuel Calls on House to Follow Senate Lead: Vote on Reimportation - 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 stars have aligned ...(more)

7/26/2005
Emanuel Promotes Retirement Savings - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) joined his Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives to unveil a new retirement savings plan called ...(more)

7/26/2005
Emanuel Calls on Congress to Fight for Families, Not Drug Companies - 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 New York Times ...(more)

7/25/2005
Emanuel to Strip Med-Mal Bill of Pharmaceutical Shield - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in advance of delivery on the House floor this evening. “Mr. Speaker, this body ...(more)

7/22/2005
Emanuel Praises Chairman Boehlert - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the CDC’s Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental ...(more)

7/21/2005
Commending the Improving Relations between the United States and the Republic of India - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Thursday, July 21, 2005. “Mr. Speaker, today ...(more)

7/20/2005
Emanuel Recognizes 25th Anniversary of Workers' Strikes in Poland - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as submitted to the Congressional Record on Tuesday, July 19, 2005.  “Mr. Speaker, I ...(more)

7/20/2005
Emanuel Recognizes 25th Anniversary of Workers' Strikes in Poland--In Polish - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kongresman Rahm Emanuel(D-IL)wyda³ nastêpuj¹ce oœwiadczenie, zamieszczone w Kronice Kongresu USA we wtorek 19 lipca 2005 r.  “Panie Przewodnicz¹cy Izby Reprezentantów, jako jeden z ...(more)

7/20/2005
Greenspan Fails to Paint Complete Picture - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Chairman Greenspan’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee this morning. ...(more)

7/19/2005
Some Questions for Chairman Greenspan - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in advance Chairman Greenspan’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. Emanuel ...(more)

7/13/2005
Emanuel Calls on President to be Frank - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, you cannot solve a ...(more)

6/30/2005
Emanuel Calls US Trade Policy Orwellian - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “In the Ways and Means Committee, ...(more)

6/29/2005
Canadian Drug Policy Does not set U.S. Policy - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh’s announcement that Canada will ban the ...(more)

6/29/2005
Energy Bill Business as Usual - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, on Monday oil topped ...(more)

6/21/2005
Emanuel Praises Rice, Encourages Democracy in Middle East - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, I’d like to congratulate ...(more)

6/17/2005
President’s Plan Stalling Reform - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago ...(more)

6/14/2005
Mr. Speaker, Americans want Justice Unfiltered - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Justice ...(more)

6/8/2005
Emanuel Responds to Surprise Tobacco Decision - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel responded to yesterday’s surprise decision by the Justice Department to seek a $10 billion rather than $130 billion penalty ...(more)

6/8/2005
Emanuel Calls for Tax Reform that Reflects Middle Class Values - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Madam Speaker, today in the Ways ...(more)

5/25/2005
Emanuel Calls Privatization Poison Pill of Progress - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, yesterday the President said, ...(more)

5/19/2005
We Have a Savings Crisis in America - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning.  “Mr. Speaker, for millions of Americans, ...(more)

5/16/2005
Innovation Crisis is a Homeland Security Issue - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor today. "Mr. Speaker, this week we are considering ...(more)

5/11/2005
United019s Pension Failure Reminder that Social Security Debate is about America's Retirement Security - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, today we were given ...(more)

4/27/2005
It’s Time We put Our Fiscal House in Order - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, it used to be ...(more)

4/2/2005
Statement on Passing of Holy Father Pope John Paul, II - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement on the death today of Holy Father Pope John Paul, II. “Today, the world ...(more)

3/3/2005
Emanuel Delivers Remarks on Welcome Home G.I. Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, in every major war ...(more)

2/7/2005
Emanuel Statement on President’s Budget “If this were the Superbowl, the President’s budget would be flagged for unnecessary roughness on middle-class families.” - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in response to the President’s Budget request for Fiscal Year 2006.   “The President’s ...(more)

1/26/2005
Emanuel Floor Statement “If you’re looking for a crisis to solve, look no further than the President’s budget deficit” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor.     “Mr. Speaker, in December 2003, Josh Bolton, ...(more)

1/26/2005
Emanuel Statement Introduction of Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement today a press conference to discuss the joint Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005 ...(more)

12/9/2004
Emanuel Statement: Unfair Decision by Department of Education Hurts CPS, Students - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today released the following statement objecting to a U.S. Department of Education decision to enforce the No Child ...(more)

9/30/2004
Emanuel Statement: Press Conference Announcing Legislation to Designate Temporary Memorial to Fallen Troops in Capitol Rotunda - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative ...(more)

9/24/2004
Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week”to the Republican Party - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Republican Party for offering a bounty to health care ...(more)

9/24/2004
Emanuel Statement: New Partnership for America’s Future - WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) participated in the unveiling of the Congressional Democrats “New Partnership for America’s Future” plan.  The agenda ...(more)

9/23/2004
Emanuel Statement: Importation Press Conference with Pfizer Vice President Dr. Peter Rost - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with members of the tri-partisan Rx Drug Coalition and ...(more)

9/21/2004
Emanuel Floor Statement “Expresses Outrage at Republican Double Standard about Dan Rather” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in advance of his floor speech this evening. Mr. Speaker, people are talking about ...(more)

9/14/2004
National Breast Cancer Coalition, Members of Congress Urge Senate Action on Rx Market Access - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference to urge the Senate to take action this year ...(more)

9/13/2004
Emanuel, Chicago Families of Troops, Veterans Urge Memorial for Afghanistan and Iraq Wars - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with Chicago veterans and local families of America’s service ...(more)

9/13/2004
Emanuel Statement on the Revocation of the Assault Weapons Ban - WASHINGTON, DC—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)

9/9/2004
Emanuel, DeLauro, Sanders: Taxpayers Deserve a Refund on Scully’s Salary - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL),  Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), and Bernard Sanders (I-VT) released the following statement in response to the Government Accountability Office ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Statement on August Unemployment - “President Bush Was Right When He Said This Economy Had Turned A Corner.  Unfortunately for Millions of Hard-Working Americans, It’s A Dead End.”    ...(more)

9/3/2004
Emanuel Statement on President Bill Clinton’s Surgery - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“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)

8/27/2004
Emanuel Statement: “Express Bus Connects Northside to O’Hare Airport, Chicago’s Economic Engine” - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with the Chicago Transit Authority.  Officials will announce expanded ...(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 care ...(more)

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

8/6/2004
Emanuel Statement on July Unemployment - ...(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, DC—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)

7/15/2004
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, DC—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, DC—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)

7/13/2004
Emanuel Statement “Delaying Elections, Holding Open Votes Popular Ideawith Washington Republicans” - WASHINGTON, DC—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)

7/4/2004
Commemorating the Fourth of July - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate the birthday of our great nation.  America has come a long way since the Founding Fathers signed the ...(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)

6/29/2004
Emanuel Applauds Allstate’s Reversal on Denying Life Insurance Policies Based on Future Travel to Israel, West Bank, Gaza Action Still Need on Bill to Prohibit Use of Travel as Excuse to Deny Insurance - 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 ...(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, DC—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)

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

6/15/2004
Emanuel Floor Speech Preview “U.S. House of Representatives Groundhog Day: Reliving the Past, One Bill at a Time” - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will deliver a five-minute speech tonight on the Groundhog Day agenda of the U.S. House of Representatives.  While ...(more)

6/14/2004
Emanuel, DeLauro Cite Administration Admissions of Government Report Alterations as Pattern of ‘Incompetence or Manipulation’ - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement citing key Administration officials admitting recent government reports were altered ...(more)

6/4/2004
Emanuel Statement on May Unemployment “With ever-increasing tuition and health care costs, families’ budgets and incomes are being stretched to the breaking point” - WASHINGTON, DC—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)

6/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on Sen. Gregg Importation Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today calling for the Senate to pass an effective importation bill, one which includes strong ...(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)

5/21/2004
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), ...(more)

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

5/19/2004
Emanuel Statement “Can America Afford Any More of This Type of Progress” - WASHINGTON, DC—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)

5/10/2004
Celebrating Poland’s Constitution Day - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following Congressional Record statement celebrating the anniversary of the ratification of Poland’s Constitution.   Mr. Speaker, ...(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’ - Emanuel Statement This Administration ‘Never Admits a Mistake, Never Explains Policies’ WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response ...(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)

5/3/2004
Emanuel: Medicare drug discount cards won’t mean much for Chicago seniors unless importation is passed - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today at a press conference with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. ...(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)

4/24/2004
Emanuel: Calls Administration's Use of Images of Flag Draped Coffins a Double Standard - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today.“We’re faced with yet another double standard.  Why does this Administration feel wholly comfortable ...(more)

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

4/22/2004
Emanuel Statement “Holocaust Remembrance Day” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.   “On Holocaust Remembrance Day we should all take ...(more)

4/22/2004
Emanuel, DeLauro Call for Budget Committee Hearing to Account for U.S. Military Spending in Iraq, Afghanistan - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following letter asking House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle to call a ...(more)

4/21/2004
House Members Applaud Senate Market Access Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Dan Burton (R-IN) and Sherrod ...(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 ...(more)

4/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Prince Bandar—Ranger or Pioneer? - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to Bob Woodward’s book, “Plan of Attack,” in which Prince Bandar ...(more)

4/19/2004
Emanuel Challenges Republican Leaders to Extend Unemployment Benefits, as Thousands in Chicago Lose the Help They Need - CHICAGO, IL— U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement at a press conference today calling on President Bush and Speaker Hastert to ...(more)

4/19/2004
Emanuel Challenges Republican Leaders to Extend Unemployment Benefits, as Thousands in Chicago Lose the Help They Need - CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement at a press conference today calling on President Bush and Speaker Hastert to extend ...(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 Statement on Michigan Poll Demonstrating Support for H.R. 2720, Great Lakes Restoration Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) poll showing Michigan voters overwhelmingly support ...(more)

4/2/2004
Emanuel Statement on March Unemployment - WASHINGTON, DC—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)

4/2/2004
Pension Protections for Airline Workers and their Families - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement regarding The Pension Equity Act. "The Pension Equity Act (H.R. 3108) passed by the House ...(more)

3/31/2004
Treasury’s Release of Kerry Plan Analysis Prompts Emanuel to Request Congress Receive Complete Analysis of Bush Tax CutsUrges Treasury to Remain Impartial - 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 Statement: Bulletproof Vests to help Chicago Neighborhoods - WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today.   “Mr. Speaker, I am pleased the House passed H.R. 3036, the Department ...(more)

3/30/2004
Emanuel Floor Speech: Administration’s Budget Continues Status Quoof 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 ...(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, DC—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)

3/18/2004
Emanuel One-Minute Floor Speech: "Consequences...Are Extremely Severe" - 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, the “consequences for insubordination are extremely ...(more)

3/15/2004
DeLauro, Emanuel Request Additional GAO Investigation into Medicare Ad Campaign - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Rahm Emanuel today released the following letter in response to news reports detailing videos that the Department of Health ...(more)

3/12/2004
Members Call for IG Investigation into Possible Intimidation of HHS Employee over Actual Costs of Medicare Law - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Senior Democrat, Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Pete ...(more)

3/11/2004
Emanuel Opening Statement: Nation-building Begins at Home - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will deliver the following statement today during the House Budget Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget ...(more)

3/10/2004
Medicare Ads Can't Mask Law that Fails American Seniors - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement tonight in response to the GAO report finding the Bush Administration's Medicare ad campaign ...(more)

3/10/2004
Emanuel Statement: Applauds Decision to Find Another Head of HHS Importation Task Force - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the announcement that former FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan would not ...(more)

3/5/2004
Only 2.7 Million More Jobs to Go Just to Get Back to the Starting Line - 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)

2/28/2004
Emanuel Requests Hearing on Use of Palestinian Authority Foreign Aid - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) released the following bipartisan letter requesting an investigation and committee hearings after ...(more)

2/26/2004
Emanuel Statement: Budget Committee Hearing with HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement at the House Budget Committee hearing “Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Budget ...(more)

2/25/2004
Emanuel Statement: Budget Committee Hearing with Chairman Greenspan “The Economic Outlook & Current Fiscal Issues” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement at the House Budget Committee hearing with witness Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. Mr. Chairman, ...(more)

2/18/2004
Gutknecht, Emanuel Statement on FDA Study of Counterfeit Drugs - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) today issued the following statement in response to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...(more)

2/17/2004
Emanuel: America Needs Parity for Police, Public Safety Officers - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to news reports of increased funding for Iraq’s police and security forces. ...(more)

2/13/2004
Emanuel Statement: Funds to Expand, Keep Trolleys Rolling - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement at a press conference today to announce federal funding for continued operation of the ...(more)

2/13/2004
DeLauro & Emanuel Praise CBS Decision to Pull Bush Administration's Medicare Ad - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today praised CBS for suspending the Administration’s advertising campaign promoting the new Medicare law ...(more)

2/12/2004
Emanuel to Ashcroft & Thompson: Abandon Efforts to Violate Medical Privacy Law - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) called on Attorney General Ashcroft and HHS Secretary Thompson to abandon efforts by the Department of Justice to ...(more)

2/11/2004
Emanuel: Networks Should Suspend Medicare Ads during GAO Investigation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the General Accounting Office (GAO) decision to investigate whether the Bush ...(more)

2/6/2004
Members Call for Investigation into Administration’s Use of Taxpayer Funds for Medicare Ads - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)  released the following letter calling for an internal investigation into the Administration's use of ...(more)

2/4/2004
Emanuel Statement: FDA, IL Pharmacists Association, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Campaign Should Be Called “Prices Can Be Deceiving” - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the FDA/Illinois Pharmacists Association/National Association of Boards of Pharmacy misinformation ...(more)

1/29/2004
Statement by Congressmen Emanuel and Kirk on EPA’s Great Lakes Announcement - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) released the following statement in response to the announcement by EPA Administrator Leavitt that ...(more)

1/28/2004
Reps. Emanuel, Berry, Gutknecht Worry FDA ‘Campaign of Distraction’ Will Benefit Drug Manufacturers, Not Seniors - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL, 5th) and Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) today joined U.S. Representative Gil Gutknecht (R-MN, 1st) in announcing their skepticism ...(more)

1/28/2004
Emanuel Statement: Quick Action Needed 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)

1/26/2004
Statement by Congressman Emanuel on Congressional Budget Office Deficit Projections - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections that federal deficits will total ...(more)

1/23/2004
Statement by Congressman Emanuel on Eastman Kodak Company’s Job Cuts and President Bush’s ‘Ownership Society’ - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to Eastman Kodak Company’s announcement that it plans to eliminate at least ...(more)

1/20/2004
Statement by Congressman Emanuel on the President’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. “Instead of a State of ...(more)

1/20/2004
Emanuel Statement: Bush $1.5 Billion Marriage Promotion Should Help Real Needs of American Families - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the Bush Administration’s marriage proposal, a plan The New York Times ...(more)

1/16/2004
Emanuel Statement: Manufacturing Program is Real Help for American Businesses - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the Bush Administration’s decision to restore the drastic cuts made to ...(more)

1/14/2004
Emanuel Renews Call for Secretary of State Colin Powell to Allow Poland into Visa Waiver Program - Link--Polish Translation CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter to Secretary of State Colin Powell reiterating his support for including the ...(more)

1/6/2004
Emanuel Statement: Labor Department’s Proposal Would Hurt Working Families - LINK--PRESS RELEASE in POLISH CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today regarding the proposed rules changes redefining overtime pay which ...(more)

12/22/2003
Emanuel: Letter to President Bush Requesting Funding for Great Lakes Restoration - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter to President George W. Bush requesting funding in his FY05 budget request for Great ...(more)

12/22/2003
Emanuel Statement: GAO Report Confirms Proliferation of Abusive Tax Shelter Schemes - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement today regarding the recent Government Accounting Office (GAO) report on tax shelters.  Emanuel has ...(more)

12/22/2003
Letter: To President Bush Requesting Great Lakes Funding in his FY05 Budget - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter to President George W. Bush requesting funding in his FY05 budget request for Great ...(more)

12/15/2003
Statement by U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel on the Recognition of St. Hyacinth's Basilica--ALSO IN POLISH. - WASHINGTON, D.C.—On behalf of more than 111,000 of my constituents who are of Polish descent, I proudly rise to recognize the official designation of ...(more)

12/10/2003
Emanuel: Commending The CDC For Exploring Options To Purchase Vaccines From Europe To Meet Shortage In The U.S. - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter to Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commending the ...(more)

12/9/2003
Emanuel Statement: Expresses Sympathy, Offers Condolences Upon Death of Senator Paul Simon - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Paul Simon was a mentor, a hero and a friend to me.  Long before they were fashionable, Paul Simon was a champion of ...(more)

11/22/2003
Emanuel Statement on Opposition to H.R. 1, the Sham Republican Medicare Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement regarding his vote against H.R. 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act ...(more)

11/19/2003
Statement by U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel on Mutual Funds Bill H.R.2420, the Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act of 2003 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement from his remarks on the House floor during debate on H.R. 2420, the Mutual ...(more)

11/10/2003
Statement by U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel on Anniversary of the Independence of Poland - WASHINGTON, D.C.—On November 11, I am proud to join the thousands of Polish Americans in Chicago celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Independence of ...(more)

11/6/2003
Statement: In Response to Injunction Against Rx Depot - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to U.S. District Judge Claire Eagan’s decision to issue an injunction against ...(more)

10/30/2003
Statement: In Response to GDP Increase - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement in response to the Department of Commerce's announcement that GDP increased by 7.2 percent ...(more)

10/29/2003
Letter: To Conferees on Reimportation Provisions in Final Medicare Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Dan Burton (R-IN) released ...(more)

10/27/2003
Statement: Emanuel On Governor Blagojevich Releasing Much Anticipated Report On Feasibility And Savings Of Prescription Drug Importation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following remarks today at a press conference today with Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich as the ...(more)

10/23/2003
Statement: Emanuel Applauds Senate Introduction of Reimportation Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the Senate companion to H.R. 2427, the Pharmaceutical Market Access ...(more)

10/23/2003
Statement: To Senate Committee on Finance, "Restore Fairness and Accountability to the Tax System" - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Gene Green (D-TX) released the following joint statement for the Senate Committee on Finance hearing on “Company-Owned ...(more)

10/22/2003
Statement: Emanuel Thanking the United States Conference of Mayors for Supporting Reimportation - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement thanking the United States Conference of Mayors for their support of H.R. 2427, the ...(more)

10/22/2003
Letter: Emanuel Sends Letter to Secretary Evans - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement after the House Manufacturing Task Force, co-chaired by Reps. Jack Quinn (R-NY) and Marty ...(more)

10/21/2003
Statement: Emanuel Introduces House Companion on Tax Shelter Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor regarding new legislation to shut down tax shelters. “Mr. ...(more)

10/20/2003
Statement: Emanuel to the Senate Select Committee on Elder Abuse - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Peter T. King (R-NY), and Roy Blunt (R-MO) released the following joint statement to the Senate Select Committee ...(more)

10/17/2003
Statement: CBO Study Shows Pharmaceutical Market Access Act Would Save Billions for American Taxpayers - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate that H.R. 2427 would produce $40.4 ...(more)

10/16/2003
Statement: Vote in Strong Support of our Troops - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor in support of H.R. 3289, the Supplemental Appropriations Act ...(more)

10/8/2003
Statement: Paying Back our Veterans - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2998, a bill to permanently stop the practice of charging soldiers for their ...(more)

10/1/2003
Letter: AFSCME Endorses American Parity Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement thanking the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO for the ...(more)

10/1/2003
Statement: Emanuel Thanking the Council of Great Lakes Governors for Endorsing Great Lakes Bill - Council of Great Lakes Governors Endorsement WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement upon receipt of a letter from the Council ...(more)

10/1/2003
Statement: Cubs Win! - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I rise with great pride following last night’s National League Central Division champion Chicago Cubs’ first playoff victory on the road ...(more)

9/30/2003
Statement: In Loving Memory of Mother Teresa - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the memory of a remarkable woman who dedicated her 87 years of life to reaching out to ...(more)

9/24/2003
Statement: Emanuel in Support of Improving Compensation for the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2658, the Department of Defense Appropriations Conference Report.  I am proud to vote ...(more)

9/18/2003
Letter: Emanuel + 141 Members of Congress to Medicare Conferees Chairmen: Include Reimportation Language in final Medicare Bill - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following letter to Chairman Bill Thomas and Chairman Charles Grassley on behalf of 142 Members of ...(more)

9/18/2003
Statement: Emanuel in Support of Senator Bingaman's "Janitors Insurance" Amendment - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of Senator Jeff Bingaman’s (D-NM) “Janitors Insurance” amendment passed by the Senate ...(more)

9/17/2003
Statement: Emanuel urges Congress to Support States and Localities Buying Drugs from Canada - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement at a press conference urging Congress to rally behind states and localities buying drugs ...(more)

9/17/2003
Statement: Remembering Foreign Minister of Sweden, Anna Lindh - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the people of Sweden in mourning the loss of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh, a dedicated public ...(more)

9/17/2003
Statement: On Financial Services Oversight Hearing on the Status of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement at a hearing on the status of regulatory and enforcement efforts since the adoption ...(more)

9/15/2003
Statement: Emanuel in Support of Indianapolis Town Hall Meeting on Affordable Rx Drugs - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of the Seventh in Series of Town Hall Meetings across America in ...(more)

9/14/2003
Statement: Emanuel on Governor Blagojevich Announcement on Reimported Rx Drugs - CHICAGO, IL.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following statement at a press conference on Sunday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. where the governor ...(more)

9/11/2003
Statement: Remembering September 11th and Honoring American Heroes and their Families - Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1538, “The True American Heroes Act” and H.R. 911 to create a “Memorial for Victims ...(more)

9/9/2003
Statement: Cash Balance Pensions - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor during the debate on H.R. 2989, the FY 2004 ...(more)

8/1/2003
Emanuel: Applauds Senate Support for House-passed Rx Drugs Reimportation Bill - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement thanking U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Dick Durbin(D-IL) for their support of the ...(more)

7/25/2003
Emanuel: Reimportation Victory - 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 that ...(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)

7/17/2003
Statement: Coalition Committed to the Economic and Environmental Future of the Great Lakes - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement at a press conference today announcing next steps for landmark bicameral Great Lakes Environmental ...(more)

7/15/2003
Rx Drug Importation House Coalition Responds to Scare Tactic Ads Running Across the Country,Continues Fight to Reduce Drug Costs for Seniors LATEST NEWS: Vote Expected Next Week - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement at a press conference today on next week’s vote on the reimportation of Rx Drugs. ...(more)