ARTICLES/TRANSCRIPTS
2002
DECEMBER
Article: 12/19/02
Area
legislators paint a bleak financial picture
Evanston Review
Article: 12/16/02
Rising
Home Prices Cast Appraisers in Harsh Light
The Wall Street Journal
Article: 12/13/02
CITY SUFFERS
SMACK' ATTACK AMID TERROR WAR
The New York Post
Article: 12/12/02
Lott defended
race bias in '81
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 12/12/02
Suffredin
to lead key county panel
Winnetka Talk
Article: 12/08/02
It's
high noon for Sheriff Bush
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Article: 12/07/02
BUDGET:
Report Card Anxieties
National Journal
Article: 12/06/02
Community
gathers to celebrate, shine light for Hanukkah
Evanston Review
Article: 12/06/02
Scents
and sensitivity
The Morning Call
NOVEMBER
Article: 11/30/02
Bio,
Chem Protective Gear Questioned
CBS.com
Article: 11/30/02
GIS
NOT READY FOR CHEMICAL WAR
The New York Post
Article: 11/30/02
Troops
Lack Protective Gear, Say Lawmakers; Safety Against Chemical, Biological Arms
Doubted
The Washington Post
Article: 11/30/02
US
lawmakers warning American soldiers not equipped with right protective equipment
for biological or chemical attack
NBC Nightly News (6:30 PM ET) - NBC
Article: 11/27/02
Schakowsky
stops by U.S. Representative visits herconstituents in new Des Plaines portion
of district
Chicago Daily Herald
Article: 11/27/02
“The
Santo Domingo Massacre: Killing and Covering Up in Colombia”
WBEZ 91.5 FM Chicago Public Radio
Article: 11/25/02
Can mercenaries
protect Hamid Karzai?
The New Republic
Article: 11/24/02
Portsmouth
naval hospital takes issue with criticism
The Virginian-Pilot
Article: 11/20/02
U.S.
claim to Iraq oil is no sure bet
Chicago Tribune
Article: 11/19/02
Military
Hospitals Subject of Fraud
Associated Press
Article: 11/17/02
Savvy,
cash clinched job for Pelosi
San Francisco Chronicle
Editorial: 11/16/02
Bankruptcy
`reform' bill still around, and it's still a bad bill
Asheville Citizen-Times
Article: 11/15/02
Another
giant step for Pelosi
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 11/13/02
Year
of the woman? That remains 1992
Chicago Tribune
Article: 11/12/02
American
lawmakers wrap up trip calling for easing of U.S. policy toward island
Associated Press
Article: 11/09/02
A
House Less Divided
The National Journal
Article: 11/08/02
Battle
Over Gephardt's Post Begins;
San
Francisco Democrat early favorite for House post, butshe has to get past Texas'
Frost first.
Los Angeles Times
Article: 11/08/02
A struggle
for soul of Democrats
Sacramento Bee
Article: 11/07/02
Evanston
Democrats savor a huge win
Evanston Review
Article: 11/07/02
Schakowsky
wins re-election
Evanston Review
Article: 11/06/02
U.S.
Rep. Schakowsky sails into 3rd term
The Daily Northwestern
Article: 11/06/02
The Worst
Case Scenario: Part I
ABC 7
Article: 11/06/02
The
Worst Case Scenario: Part II
ABC 7
Article: 11/04/02
One Man,
One Vote; Tom Daschle Isn't Up for Reelection, but He Could Still Lose Big
Tomorrow
The Washington Post
Article: 11/04/02
Gephardt's
Plans a Mystery;
Leader
Has Brief Time to Decide on Future
Roll Call
Article: 11/03/02
Group
announces politicians' grades on environmental issues
Pantagraph
OCTOBER
Endorsement: 10/31/02
Schakowsky
Deserves Return In 9th District
Journal and Topics
Article: 10/31/02
Council
backs post-top traffic signals on Ridge
Evanston Review
Article: 10/30/02
Rep.
Schakowsky Reflects On Her Friend Senator Wellstone
Journal Reporter
Op-Ed: 10/29/02
Q:
Do parents always have a right to know when their teen is seeking birth control?;
NO:
Forcing parental notification will lead to deadly illegal abortions and higher
rates of teen pregnancy.
Insight on the News
Article: 10/29/02
Democrats
urge students to vote
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Article: 10/29/02
Dems
vow to carry on Wellstone's work
The Daily Iowan
Endorsement: 10/27/02
Undocumented
Students Seek Helping Hand for College
Streetwise
Endorsement: 10/25/02
Schakowsky
Backed in the 9th District
Daily Herald
Endorsement: 10/24/02
Re-elect
Schakowsky
Evanston Review
Article: 10/18/02
Stage
is Set for Pelosi-Frost Face-Off
Congressional Quarterly Daily Monitor
Article: 10/17/02
City officials
consider asking IDOT to retain Ridge post-top signals
Evanston Review
Article: 10/16/02
Congressmen
get low rating;
Immigrants
rip state delegation
Chicago Tribune
Article: 10/15/02
Congress
Orders Pentagon To Crack Down On Credit Card Fraud
Navy News Week
Article: 10/13/02
America's
For-Profit Secret Army
The New York Times
Article: 10/11/02
War
cries drown out voters
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 10/11/02
Congress
gives Bush power to attack Iraq
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 10/10/02
Buchanan
and Press'
MSNBC
Article: 10/09/02
Scores in
Congress dissent over Iraq
Chicago Tribune
Article: 10/08/02
Lawmaker
wants more inquiries into charge card abuses
Govexec.com
Article: 10/08/02
Navy
Misses Credit Card Fraud
Associated Press
Article: 10/06/02
Kucinich
heads anti-war coalition in U.S. Congress
Reuters
Article: 10/04/02
Dozens of
House members rally to protest what they call the rush to war with Iraq
Morning Edition (11:00 AM AM ET) - NPR
Article: 10/04/02
Defense
Dept. Can't Keep Credit Card Spending in Check
ABC News 20/20
Article: 10/03/02
War
and Politics;
On
the Waterfront
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Article: 10/03/02
LOCAL
HEALTH AGENCIES NOT EQUIPPED FOR WEST NILE OUTBREAK, CONGRESS TOLD
States News Service
Article: 10/03/02
Bush,
House OK Iraq deal;
President:
If Hussein resists, 'force may become unavoidable'
Chicago Tribune
Interview: 10/01/02
Interview
With Jack Kingston, Jan Schakowsky
FOX HANNITY & COLMES
SEPTEMBER
Article: 09/26/02
Lawmakers
Say Holocaust Insurance Deal Not Enough
The Forward
Article: 09/25/02
Tom
Daschle demands apology from President Bush
All Things Considered - NPR
Article: 09/24/02
Congress
Wrestles With Iraq Language
AP Online
Interview: 09/24/02
Interview
With Jan Schakowsky
FOX HANNITY & COLMES
Article: 09/24/02
Small
number of Democrats speak out against war on Iraq, while poll numbers show
majority of Americans support war
The News with Brian Williams - CNBC
Article: 09/23/02
Skeptics
Eye New Resolution
Roll Call
Article: 09/21/02
Hispanic
leadership conference to address education, political activity Hispanic
Daily Herald
Article: 09/20/02
Unresolved
Problem
THE O'REILLY FACTOR
Article: 09/18/02
Congress
seen coasting since August recess
The Hill
Article: 09/17/02
Worse
than Enron, worse than WorldCom: The Pentagon
Salon.com
Article: 09/16/02
House Democrats
Grapple With Iraq
Roll Call
Article: 09/15/02
Frankfort
Women's Equality Day 'a spectacular success'
The Star Newspaper
Article: 09/11/02
Vote for
women who pack a presidential punch
Chicago Tribune
Letter to the Editor: 09/06/02
Colombia
Must Uphold Law While Waging War
The Wall Street Journal
Article: 09/05/02
Legislators
want to hear Bush's case against Iraq
Chicago Daily Herald
Article: 09/05/02
Once
willing to go solo, Bush now wants backing
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 09/03/02
Dist.
207 planning to open clinic at Maine East
Chicago Daily Herald
AUGUST
Article: 08/28/02
Congresswoman
urges improved health care for minority children
Daily Herald
Article: 08/27/02
‘It’s
about time’
Many
say they’d support female president
The State Journal-Register
Article: 08/15/02
EPA
can't link dumping; EPA can't link dumping, fouled Chicago beaches; Agency
also can't rule out MMSD overflows as culprit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Article: 08/08/02
Postal
customers report checks stolen in 60631
Edison-Norwood Times Review and Edgebrook Times Review
Article: 08/07/02
STRICKLAND
AGAINST IRS HIRING BILL-COLLECTORS ;
Agency may
get outside help for debt collection
The Columbus Dispatch
Article: 08/01/02
Marina
plan worth studying
Evanston Review
JULY
Article: 07/31/02
Schakowsky
Says O'Hare Expansion Vital To Meeting Travel Needs
The Journal and Topics Newspaper
Article: 07/30/02
Homeland
Secrecy
The San Francisco Chronicle
Article: 07/29/02
Industry
still leery about FOIA rules
Federal Computer Week
Article: 07/29/02
White
House Pushes Voluntary Data Sharing; But critics say homeland security effort
would allow companies to hide too much
Computerworld
Article: 07/26/02
Controversial
measure would protect corporate information
Copley News Service
Article: 07/26/02
Congress
blasts Feds on cyber-terror FOIA games
The Register
Article: 07/24/02
BC-Computer
Security
Associated Press
Article: 07/24/02
Relax
Laws to Boost Web Security, U.S. Officials Say
Reuters
Article: 07/24/02
Critics
Blast IT Loophole in Homeland Security Plan
Washington Post
Article: 07/23/02
Bush
urges quick approval of homeland security plan
Daily Herald
Article: 07/23/02
Cancel
DOD Cards
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article: 07/23/02
Immigrant
complaints draw Durbin's support for INS bill
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 07/22/02
FLOOR FIGHT
EXPECTED IN HOUSE ON COAST GUARD, FOIA
Environment and Energy Daily
Article: 07/19/02
Congress
looking into wild spending at the Pentagon and putting the Army on notice
ABC News/Good Monring America
Article: 07/17/02
Charge
It
ABC News
Article: 07/17/02
Army
Credit Cards Used in Strip Clubs
Associated Press
Article: 07/12/02
FOIA EXEMPTION
STAYS; PANELS MOLD OTHER PARTS OF NEW DEPARTMENT
Environment and Energy Daily
Article: 07/11/02
Environmental
group objects, but Senate OKs nuke dump site
Evanston Review
Article: 07/10/02
Demand
for Old Glory not flagging
Knight Ridder/Tribune
Article: 07/10/02
FOIA AMENDMENTS
EXPECTED AT HOUSE MARKUP
Environment and Energy Daily
Article: 07/09/02
Can't
Rent? Payday Shop Files to Buy A Charter
American Banker
Article: 07/08/02
Bill
Would Subsidize Housing for Battered Women
Psychiatric News
Article: 07/03/02
Terror
fight demands teamwork
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 07/02/02
Public
safety officials want better communication
Associated Press
Article: July, 2002
The
Safety of Babies
Mothering Magazine
JUNE
Article: 06/28/02
House
narrowly OKs Medicare drug plan
Chicago Tribune
Article: 06/27/02
Credit
card write-offs drop sharply after Pentagon begins docking paychecks of abusers
The Associated Press
Article: 06/27/02
Neighbors
to have role in traffic signal talks
Evanston Review
Article: 06/27/02
No answers
to why some swim areas are unsafe
Winnetka, Glencoe News, Wilmette Life
Article: 06/26/02
1776
Betsy Ross flag to star in Des Plaines holiday parade
The Daily Herald
Article: 06/26/02
Storm
over Coast Guard's role clouds homeland security debate
Chicago Tribune
Article: 06/21/02
Congress
raises security concerns;
Homeland
agency's ability to to analyze data questioned;
Ridge
defends clearinghouse role
The Baltimore Sun
Article: 06/21/02
Homeland
Security Plan Questioned
Newsday
Article: 06/20/02
LABOR-ECUADOR:
U.S. GROUPS CONDEMN ABUSES ON BANANA PLANTATIONS
Inter Press Service
Article: 06/20/02
Senate
Grills Homeland Guard Czar
The Associated Press
Article: 06/19/02
House
Democrats create ‘message teams’
The Hill
Article: 06/17/02
Ryan risks
nuke neighbors' health
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 06/15/02
Fearful
of radiation, Americans look to pill
Chicago Tribune
Article: 06/13/02
City
backs reparations exploration
Evanston Review
Article: 06/13/02
Mom
pleads for help in getting girls out of Saudi
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 06/13/02
Officials
huddle on Ridge plan
Evanston Review
Article: 06/12/02
Party
Leaders Favor Security Agency; Goal Is to Create Department by Anniversary
of Sept. 11 Attacks
The Washington Post
Article: 06/10/02
Home-Care
Workers Arrested In Sit-In Protest;
State
Workers Urge Governor To Not Cut Service Hours
NBC 5
Article: 06/07/02
Bush:
Unite security forces;
New
Cabinet-level department would consolidate 100 agencies
Chicago Tribune
Article: 06/06/02
Event
speakers pay heartfelt tributes to safety personnel
Evanston Review
Article: 06/03/02
Floor
Tactics Showcase Rule Experts
Roll Call
Article: 06/02/02
Finding
harmony on the cusp of war
The Daily Herald
MAY
Article: 05/31/02
Flood-control
aid pushed
Chicago Daily Herald
Article: 05/31/02
EPD officers
honored for service
The Daily Northwestern
Article: 05/30/02
Lobbyist,
lawmakers pressing their case for Ridge waivers
Evanston Review
Article: 05/30/02
U.S.
rep: Activism can get results
The Daily Northwestern
Article: 05/27/02
President
fights for the right to secrecy
The Baltimore Sun
Article: 05/26/02
Milwaukee
blamed for beach closings;
8
U.S. lawmakers cite lake pollution
Chicago Tribune
Article: 05/25/02
City
gets blame for polluted beaches;
Closings
in Illinois linked to sewage dumping here
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Article: 05/25/02
WASHINGTON:
WISCONSIN CAPITOL BRIEFING: Lawmakers' letter fuels pollution blame game
The Saint Paul Pioneer Press
Article: 05/24/02
Illinois
congressmen blame pollution on Milwaukee
The Associated Press
Article: 05/23/02
Funding
woes threaten youths' D.C. trip
The Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 05/23/02
City
stalls for time on Ridge project
Evanston Review
Article: 05/22/02
Evanston
area takes dim view of lights
The Chicago Tribune
Article: 05/22/02
Wedding
bells ring untrue;
Welfare
bill that promotes marriage leaves other knots; untangled, recipients say
The Chicago Tribune
Article: 05/17/02
POLS
JOIN UNITE VERSUS GAP
Fairchild Publications
Article: 05/16/02
LAWMAKERS,
UNIONS SAY GAP FACTORIES 'REPRESS' OVERSEAS WORKERS
Bloomberg News
Article: 05/16/02
GAP
urged by US lawmakers to improve working conditions overseas
AFX European Focus
Article: 05/13/02
Bill
would pay for more workers
Modern Healthcare
Article: 05/09/02
House
Dems Seek Boost In Nursing Home Staffing
National Journal's CongressDaily
Article: 05/09/02
Nursing
Home Minimum Staffing Bill Planned; NEED Act Talks Progressing
Health News Daily
Article: 05/08/02
Whipping
up a Fight
TIME.com
Article: 05/06/02
Fannie
Won't Seek Predatory Exemption
National Mortgage News
Article: 05/04/02
White
House will resume program to shoot down drug planes
The Miami Herald
Article: 05/03/02
Calling
for FISMA systems count
Federal Computer Week
Article: 05/02/02
Fannie
Mae Ends Its Role
In
Shaping Some Loan Laws
The Wall Street Journal
Article: 05/02/02
Sarbanes
Sets Steep Standards For Preemption
The American Banker
Article: 05/02/02
Nevada
representatives launch final push to slow Yucca Mountain momentum
The Las Vegas Review-Journal
Article: 05/01/02
U.S.
HOUSE APPROVES FOUR-YEAR RENEWAL OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK
Bloomberg News
Article: 05/01/02
TRANS
RIGHTS FIGHT
Windy City Times
Article: 05/01/02
Minorities
targeted for subprime home loans-study
Reuters
Article: 05/01/02
Common
Building Material Holds Toxic Danger
NBC5.com
Article: 05/01/02
GAO
finds barriers to school food safety
The Chicago Tribune
Article: 05/06/02
Progressive
Blooms
The Nation
APRIL
Article: 04/30/02
House
Moves To Rescind Bush Order On Papers
White House Weekly
Article: 04/29/02
Analysis:
Medicare drug delay risky
UPI
Article: 04/29/02
Disclosure
Bill Testing Sympathies With GSEs ; Foes say they don't tell enough; others
say, Enough already
The American Banker
Article: 04/27/02
Officials,
activists ask city to back transgender rights
Chicago Tribune
Article: 04/27/02
City
urged to pass transgender bias law
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 04/26/02
Fannie
Mae Faces New Criticism
In
Debate Over Predatory Loans
The Wall Street Journal
Article: 04/12/02
GAO
says Ridge withholding data needed for budget
Chicago Tribune
Article: 04/11/02
Preschoolers
learn love of reading
Evanston Review
Article: 04/10/02
Secret
Ridge briefing protested
Chicago Tribune
Article: 04/09/02
House
Dems, Women's Groups Pledge To Block Social Security
National Journal's CongressDaily
Article: 04/08/02
Main
focus for Senate is next year's defense budget proposal
NPR
Article: 04/03/02
Kennedy Visits Stockton
Article - Part
1
Article - Part
2
News-Star by Marcella Tardy
Article: 04/03/02
Homeland
defense flawed, GAO warns
Chicago Tribune
Article: 04/02/02
FEW
U.S. LAWMAKERS VOTE FOR PEACE
Capital Times
Article: 04/01/02
U.S.
TRYING TO IMPROVE MEDICAID OVERSIGHT AFTER GAO REPORT
Bloomberg News
MARCH
Article: 03/27/02
'Virtual
pre-K' offers new ways to learn
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 03/26/02
U.S.
Sen. Edward Kennedy visits Chicago schools
ABC 7
Article: 03/21/02
Panel faults
NASA audit, Andersen
Times
Article: 03/15/02
Terror
fight redefines U.S. role in Colombia
St. Petersburg Times
Article: 03/14/02
Defense
Criticized on Fraud
The American Banker
Article: 03/13/02
Pentagon
officials abusing government credit cards
ABC NEWS
Article: 03/2002
House
Democrats Weigh Not Offering Budget
Roll Call
Article: 03/2002
At
Any Price: Marriage and Battered Immigrant Women
The Chicago Reporter
Article: 03/08/02
House OKs
tax cut, jobless bill extending aid 13 weeks; Stimulus passes 417-3; Senate
close to vote on version
Chicago Tribune
Article: 03/06/02
For
abused women, speaking out can be both therapy and power
The Hill
Article: 03/04/02
The
Permanent War
Institute for Public Affairs
In These Times
FEBRUARY
Article: 02/28/02
Helping
Domestic Violence Victims
Child Protection Report
Article: 02/21/02
Congress
rated on votes to conserve
Chicago Tribune
Article: 02/20/02
Califican
de ineficaz la estrategia de Bush
Netmio.com
Article: 02/20/02
Walgreen
execs hit Bush Rx proposal
Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 02/20/02
Whip passes
first big test
Chicago Tribune
Article: 02/16/02
Fighting
Terror With Databases; Domestic Intelligence Plans Stir Concern
The Washington Post
Article: 02/15/02
CNN
WOLF BLITZER REPORTS
CNN
Article: 02/2002
Children's
products kill two children every week. What's going on here?
Chicago Parent Magazine
Article: 02/13/02
Schakowsky,
Sandlin fill out Dem Whip team
The Hill
Article: 02/07/02
Pelosi
Taps Two Supporters for Chief Deputy Whip Posts
Roll Call
Article: 02/05/02
Radiation
pill supply urged;
State
pressured to reverse stance
Chicago Tribune
Article: 02/04/02
Illinois
Lawmakers Disagree With Governor On Life-Saving Pills; Potassium Iodine Pills
Could Help In Nuclear Terror Attack
NBC 5
JANUARY
Article: 01/30/02
Speech
hits key notes for area lawmakers
Daily Herald
Article: 01/30/02
Praise--and
careful criticism
Rivals
handle Bush's address with velvet gloves
Chicago Tribune
Article: 01/29/02
U.S.
Democrats try to frame debate with Bush
Reuters
Article: 01/28/02
The
Coca-Cola Killings;
Is
Plan Colombia funding a bloodbath of union activists?
The American Prospect
Article: 01/28/02
Tax Debate
Roils House Democrats
Roll Call
Article: 01/27/02
War
gets top billing in Bush’s speech
MSNBC
Article: 01/22/02
Stolen
Identity
NBC 5, Chicago
Article: 01/11/02
Washington
Talk; A Downturn in Travel? Not Among Lawmakers
The New York Times
Article: 01/10/02
Congress
on the road again
The Chicago Sun-Times
Article: 01/09/02
Political
Memo;
A Wary
Rank and File Watch Daschle's Attack
The New York Times
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