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December 2005

(December 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS REPUBLICANS' PARLIAMENTARY TRICKS TO PUSH THROUGH ALASKA DRILLING

(December 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON ELECTION OF REP. JAMES CLYBURN AS DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIR

(December 14, 2005) HOUSE DEMOCRATS, WHCoA DELEGATES CALL ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND DRUG BENEFIT ENROLLMENT DEADLINE BEFORE HOLIDAYS; SERVICE PROVIDERS, SENIORS AIR CONCERNS ABOUT MEDICARE DRUG PLANS

(December 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, EMANUEL, OBAMA CALL ON PRESIDENT TO KEEP HIS COMMITMENT TO RESTORE GREAT LAKES; CALL FOR HEARING INTO IMPLEMENTING RESTORATION STRATEGY

(December 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, CONGRESSWOMEN, ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE OPPOSITION TO THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO TO THE SUPREME COURT; SCHAKOWSKY CITES ALITO'S OUT-OF-THE-MAINSTREAM JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY TO THE SUPREME COURT, ATTEMPTS TO ERODE WOMEN'S RIGHTS

(December 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON SUBCOMMITTEE TO LOOK INTO HURRICANE RESPONSE INSTEAD OF FOOTBALL

(December 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS NEW IMMIGRATION BILL UNREALISTIC; CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKERS AND NATIONAL SECURITY

(December 1, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY URGES U.S. ACTION ON WORLDS AIDS DAY

November 2005

(November 30, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S FAILED IRAQ STRATEGY

(November 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS TROUBLE IN TOYLAND REPORT WILL SAVE KIDS' LIVES; VOWS TO FIGHT FOR A STRONGER CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION THAT KEEPS DANGEROUS TOYS OFF THE MARKET

(November 18, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DEMOCRATS STAND UNITED WITH TROOPS, AGAINST REPUBLICAN POLITICAL STUNTS

(November 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMENDS CONGRESSMAN MURTHA FOR HIS CALL TO WITHDRAW AMERICAN TROOPS FROM IRAQ

(November 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: DIGITAL COPYRIGHT LAW SHOULD BALANCE RIGHTS OF ARTISTS AND CONSUMERS

(November 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, SENATORS OFFER MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES MORE TIME TO CHOOSE A DRUG PLAN

(November 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES $3.75 MILLION TO COMBAT FLOODING; HOUSE AND SENATE AGREE TO FUNDING LEVEL; FUNDS ONE STEP CLOSER TO DES PLAINES

(November 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SUPPORTS BILL TO GIVE CONSUMERS BETTER AND CHEAPER WAYS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES

(November 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, IL REPS TO HASTERT: STOP BUDGET CUTS THAT WILL HURT OUR CONSTITUENTS

(November 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: AVIAN FLU IS A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION; CALLS FOR BETTER AND MORE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE PLAN

(November 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, COLLEAGUES, SEND LETTER TO AMBASSADOR PORTMAN OVER AFTA CONCERNS

(November 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY URGES PASSAGE OF BILL EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE WATER

(November 3, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR BETTER SECURITY BILL THAT WILL PROTECT CONSUMERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION, PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT; SAYS THE DATA ACT, AS IT STANDS, FAILS TO MEET THAT STANDARD

October 2005

(October 31, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO TO THE SUPREME COURT

(October 31, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DAVIS, MCNARY, STUDENTS EXPOSE REPUBLICAN HALLOWEEN TRICKS; BUDGET CUTS PENDING BEFORE CONGRESS WOULD TAKE BILLIONS FROM MEDICAID, STUDENT LOANS, FOSTER CARE

(October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BILL THAT HURTS VICTIMS, PROTECTS GUN INDUSTRY

(October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS TORT BILL FOR TURNING BACK THE CLOCK ON CIVIL RIGHTS

(October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HONORS THE LIFE OF ROSA PARKS

(October 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONGRATULATES ISRAEL ON GILLERMAN'S SELECTION AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF UNITED NATIONS

(October 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF RED RIBBON WEEK

(October 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS OF DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUTS; WARNS CUTS TO MEDICAID WILL COST LIVES, CONSUMERS WILL BE CHARGED FOR DIGITAL UPGRADE

(October 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON DEATH OF 2000^TH U.S. SOLDIER IN IRAQ

(October 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY RESPONDS TO SOUTH ASIAN EARTHQUAKE

(October 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS OF METH'S ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH IMPACTS; METH PRODUCTION POLLUTES AIR, CREATES TOXIC WASTE, AND RUINS LIVES

(October 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY RAISES QUESTIONS, CONCERNS ABOUT KELO DECISION; MUST TO ENSURE LAND SEIZURES DO NOT DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, MINORITIES

(October 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO FIGHT AGAINST CUTS THAT HURT SENIORS, OTHERS

(October 18, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE, SENATE DEMOCRATS WARN ENERGY COSTS WILL LEAVE AMERICANS OUT IN THE COLD; GAS REMAINS SHUT OFF IN 30,000 CHICAGO HOUSEHOLD AS NATURAL GAS PRICES AND HEATING BILLS SPIKE

(October 18, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO PROTECT JOCKEYS, WORKER'S RIGHTS

(October 12, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DURBIN, MADIGAN, AND ADVOCATES OFFER ADVICE ON CONFUSING NEW MEDICARE DRUG PLANS; TELL BENEFICIARIES TO CHECK THE FACTS, WATCH FOR FRAUD, AND TAKE TIME TO CHOOSE THE BEST PLAN

(October 11, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS RISING NATURAL GAS, HEATING COST AT CHICAGO HEARING; SAYS WE CANNOT LEAVE AMERICANS IN THE COLD WHILE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN

(October 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS LATEST "DO-NOTHING" ENERGY BILL; BILL THAT PASSES THE HOUSE TODAY FAILS TO ADDRESS RISING GASOLINE, NATURAL GAS PRICES

September 2005

(September 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY-AUTHORED PROTECTIONS TO HELP IMMIGRANT WOMEN PASS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; BILL WILL HELP IMMIGRANT WOMEN FLEEING ABUSIVE SPOUSES

(September 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS LATEST ENERGY BILL FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS HIGH GAS, HEATING PRICES

(September 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT CENTRO ROMERO

(September 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY RAISES CONCERNS OVER PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO KATRINA

(September 22, 2005) STARK, SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCE BILL TO EASE MEDICARE DRUG IMPLEMENTATION FOR BENEFICIARIES

(September 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN THE WAKE OF KATRINA

(September 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY, DAVIS, SHAYS INTRODUCE BILL TO COMBAT HIV INFECTION; TOPICAL MICROBICIDES COULD PREVENT INFECTION OF MILLIONS OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

(September 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR REAL IMMIGRATION REFORM; SAYS SYSTEM SHOULD BRING IMMIGRANTS OUT OF SHADOWS, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, REWARD HARD WORK

(September 20, 2005) REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY TODAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SIMON WIESENTHAL

(September 18, 2005) REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN SKOKIE AT A CEREMONY COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS

(September 15, 2005) SKOKIE RESIDENT VIVIAN ZAPATA SELECTED AS "OFFICIAL ARTIST" COMPETITION; SCHAKOWSKY CONGRATULATES ZAPATA, FORMERLY RECOGNIZED AS THE WINNER OF THE CONGRESSIONAL "ARTISTIC DISCOVERY" COMPETITION

(September 13, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS AGAINST GOVERNMENT CENSORSHIP OF THE AIRWAVES; CALLS FOR DIVERSIFIED MEDIA OWNERSHIP AS REMEDY FOR OBJECTIONABLE BROADCAST CONTENT

(September 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: PEOPLE WILL DIE IF WE CUT $10 BILLION DOLLARS FROM MEDICAID; MEDICAID EXPANSION NEEDED DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA, INCREASE IN POVERTY AND UNINSURED RATES

(September 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION OFF THE TABLE; ADMINISTRATION'S PLAN IS OUT OF TOUCH WITH NATION'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS

(September 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS INADEQUATE HURRICANE RESPONSE, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO AVERT AN ENERGY CRISIS; SAYS: "DO NOT LEAVE AMERICANS OUT IN THE COLD WHILE ENERGY COMPANIES ARE LEFT WITH MONEY TO BURN"

(September 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE APPROVAL OF $10.5 BILLION EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

August 2005

(August 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: IRAQI CONSTITUTION UNDERMINES RIGHTS OF WOMEN, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES

(August 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY; REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PRESERVING RETIREMENT, DISABILITY SECURITY PROGRAM AGAINST EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE IT

(August 12, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO SAVE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE BENEFITS; NEW REPORT SHOWS THOUSANDS OF VETERANS IN 9TH DISTRICT TO LOSE BENEFITS UNDER PRESIDENT'S BUDGET.

(August 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH SUPPORTING INCREASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CHICAGO

(August 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR CAREFUL STUDY OF VIDEOCONFERENCING IN REMOVAL HEARINGS

July 2005

(July 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES $12.8 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR DISTRICT IN TRANSPORTATION BILL

(July 27, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES AGAINST FLAWED CAFTA AGREEMENT; SAYS AGREEMENT WOULD ELIMINATE U.S. JOBS, EXPLOIT WORKERS, AND HARM THE ENVIRONMENT

(July 27, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMEMORATES ADA'S FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

(July 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SAYS ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS WOULD MOVE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE BACKWARDS; SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BILL DUE FOR A VOTE TODAY THAT WOULD INCREASE COSTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, REDUCE BENEFITS FOR MILLIONS OF INSURED AMERICANS

(July 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT IN FAVOR OF DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT AT BIPARTISAN RALLY AGAINST CAFTA; VOTE EXPECTED THIS WEEK

(July 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY OPPOSES PATRIOT ACT REAUTHORIZATION; CALLS PROVISIONS IN PATRIOT ACT AN AFFRONT TO OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

(July 21, 2005) DESPITE REPEATED INQUIRIES, BUSH ADMINISTRATION HOLDS COMMUNITY MEETING WITH TWO HOURS NOTICE; SCHAKOWSKY INVITES HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT TO MEET WITH HER CONSTITUENTS TO EXPLAIN THE MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT PLAN

(July 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE JOHN G. ROBERTS TO THE SUPREME COURT

(July 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY PRAISES GROWING U.S.-INDIA PARTNERSHIP; DELIVERS STATEMENT AS PRIME MINISTER SINGH MAKES FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO U.S.

(July 13, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ACTION ON DARFUR GENOCIDE

(July 12, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WELCOMES NORTHWESTERN WOMEN'S LACROSSE CHAMPS TO CAPITOL, WHITE HOUSE

(July 11, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: THE PRESIDENT SHOULD UPHOLD HIS ADMINISTRATION'S PROMISE TO FIRE PLAME LEAK

(July 7, 2005) STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ON THE BOMBINGS IN LONDON

(July 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS ADVOCATES, VICTIMS FOR PRESS CONFERENCE IN SUPPORT OF HER NEW BILL TO PROTECT IMMIGRANT WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

(July 6, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY-REQUESTED REPORT SHOWS DEVASTATING EFFECT OF PRESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY PLAN ON 9^TH DISTRICT RESIDENTS; 72% OF 9^TH DISTRICT RESIDENTS WOULD FACE BENEFIT CUTS UNDER PRESIDENT'S PLAN

June 2005

(June 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES TO CUT U.S. MILITARY AID TO COLOMBIA; CALLS FOR END TO INEFFECTIVE, INHUMAN POLICY

(June 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: TIME TO START BRINGING OUR SOLDIERS HOME; CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM PRESIDENT BUSH ON IRAQ WAR

(June 24, 2005) MILLER-SCHAKOWSKY-CROWLEY AMENDMENT TO SAVE UNITED WORKERS' PENSIONS PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE PBGC FROM USING FUNDS TO TAKE OVER UNITED'S PENSION PLANS

(June 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON ROVE TO APOLOGIZE FOR OFFENSIVE COMMENTS

(June 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON CONGRESS, NHTSA TO TRACK AND REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

(June 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY THANKS ROTARY FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

(June 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SAVE FUNDING FOR PBS

(June 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HONORS MAINE EAST STUDENT ARTIST, ALICJA SLABECKA, AT WASHINGTON D.C. CEREMONY

(June 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO INTRODUCE BI-PARTISAN LEGISLATION TO BAN DRILLING IN THE GREAT LAKES; TEMPORARY BAN ON GREAT LAKES DRILLING SET TO EXPIRE IN 2007

(June 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WARNS COUNTERFEITING THREATENS JOBS, SAFETY, AND HEALTH

(June 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CENTRAL AMERICAN LEGISLATORS TO HIGHLIGHT CAFTA'S THREAT TO MINORITIES AND WORKERS

(June 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS REP. MILLER, UNITED PENSIONERS, 9/11 WIDOW TO DISCUSS HUMAN FACE OF PENSION CRISIS; PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AS PBGC BEGINS TAKE-OVER OF FIRST UNITED PENSIONS

(June 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY QUESTIONS ADMINISTRATION'S FAILURE TO ENGAGE CHINA ON TRADE; US TRADE DEFICIT WITH CHINA STANDS AT $162 BILLION, SOARED SINCE PNTR

(June 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT TO PROTECT LOW POWER FM RADIO; CALL LPFM "A GREAT HOPE" AGAINST MEDIA CONSOLIDATION

(June 8, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY COMMENDS ADVOCATE, LEGISLATORS, GOVERNOR ON BILL TO BAN THE SALE OF WATER YO-YO BALLS; ILLINOIS FIRST IN THE NATION TO BAN SALES OF TOY THAT HAS INJURED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN

(June 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CONDEMNS PENTAGON WASTE AND MISMANAGEMENT

May 2005

(May 27, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: REMEMBER THE FALLEN AND SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS; CALLS FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS

(May 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES FEDERAL FUNDING TO COMBAT FLOODING; ANNOUNCES INCLUSION OF $5 MILLION IN HOUSE BILL TO SUPPORT ARMY CORPS WORK IN DES PLAINES

(May 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNITED BANKRUPTCY BAIL-OUT; PARTICIPATES IN FIRST EVER ONLINE CONGRESSIONAL HEARING

(May 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STRENGTHENS BOXING, STEROIDS BILLS TO MAKE SPORTS SAFER

(May 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL; CALLS FOR SPEEDY ENACTMENT OF LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH

(May 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY HAILS PASSAGE OF PRO-CONSUMER ANTI-SPYWARE BILL TO PROTECT CONSTITUENTS' PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL PRIVACY FROM ONLINE PREDATORS

(May 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CAR-RELATED DEATHS

(May 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY BILL HONORING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S 100 YEARS OF SERVICE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

(May 10, 2005) CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY, CONGRESSMAN GEORGE MILLER, UNITED EMPLOYEES SPEAK OUT AGAINST PROPOSED UNITED BANKRUPTCY DEAL AND DISCUSS AMICUS BRIEF FILED IN CHICAGO; ANNOUNCE INTRODUCTION OF THE PENSION FAIRNESS AND FULL DISCLOSURE ACT

(May 10,2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS LABOR AND WORKING FAMILIES CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS MICHAUD, SANCHEZ, LYNCH, ALLIES IN ORGANIZED LABOR IN SPEAKING OUT AGAINST DR-CAFTA

(May 4, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY DEMANDS FDA RESPONSE TO ILLINOIS' REQUEST TO IMPORT FLU VACCINE FROM ABROAD; SAYS ADMINISTRATION HAS ALLOWED POLITICS TO TRUMP PUBLIC HEALTH

April 2005

(April 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY'S STATEMENT ON DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND CENTRAL AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

(April 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS WAKEUP WAL-MART CAMPAIGN; URGES WAL-MART'S CEO RESPECT WOMEN EMPLOYEES ON MOTHER'S DAY AND EVERY DAY

(April 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PERMANENTLY BAN OIL AND GAS DRILLING IN THE GREAT LAKES

(April 19, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES TO ISSUE EARTH DAY REPORT; SAYS BUSH ADMINISTRATION ARE BAD FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OUR FUTURE

March 2005

(March 31, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS IN CALLING FOR SENSIBLE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICIES ILLINOIS PIRG REPORT FINDS: INVESTING IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY MEANS MORE JOBS AND LOWER BILLS FOR CONSUMERS
(March 29, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO FIGHT BUSH ADMINISTRATION BUDGET CUTS FOR ADULT EDUCATION
(March 23, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ASKS: HOW MANY MORE REPORTS MUST BE RELEASED ABOUT DANGEROUS CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS BEFORE CONGRESS RESPONDS?
(March 22, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR ACTION ON WORLD WATER DAY
(March 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES FOR DEMOCRATIC BUDGETS THAT VALUE NATION’S PRIORITIES – OPPOSES REPUBLICAN “BUDGET OF MASS DESTRUCTION”
(March 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY REINTRODUCES VISITABILITY LEGISLATION TO INCREASE NUMBER OF HOMES ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
(March 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
(March 15, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS LACK OF REGULATION OF DATA BROKERAGE INDUSTRY “TROUBLING”
(March 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY’S STATEMENT ON STEROIDS IN SPORTS
(March 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ENCOURAGES CONSTITUENTS TO USE ONLINE CALCULATOR TO DETERMINE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITYBENEFITS UNDER BUSH PROPOSAL
(March 10, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY & KIRK INTRODUCE RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
(March 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF MAJOR ONLINE CONSUMER PRIVACY PROTECTION LEGISLATION BY KEY HOUSE COMMITTEE
(March 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: SMALL BUSINESSES IN ILLINOIS LOSE UNDER BUSH ADMINISTRATION BUDGET
(March 3, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON BUSH TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR JUDICIAL PROTECTION
(March 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: CONGRESS MUST ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT PENDING TELECOM MERGERS AND IMPACT ON CONSUMERS AND WORKERS

February 2005

(February 28, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ORGANIZES TOWN HALL ON THREAT OF SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION
(February 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES TAXPAYER ABUSE PREVENTION ACT (TAPA) TO PROTECT LOW-INCOME WORKERS BILLIONS IN TAXPAYER DOLLARS MEANT FOR EITC RECIPIENTS DIVERTED TO BIG CORPORATIONS THROUGH HIGH INTEREST LOANS AND FEES
(February 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY PROMOTES FREE TAX SERVICES FOR EITC RECIPIENTS AND WORKING FAMILIES
(February 17, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY’S STATEMENT ON FY’06 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET
(February 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES TO SHIELD FIRST AMENDMENT FROM CONGRESSIONAL INTRUSION
(February 16, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY WELCOMES PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT ONLINE CONSUMERS FROM SPYWARE
(February 14, 2005) {SCHAKOWSKY ADDRESSES HUNDREDS OF SENIORS DURING HEALTH FAIR
(February 10, 2005) ALLEN, BERRY, SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP DRUG PRICES DOWN MEDICARE TAB JUMPS, HIGH DRUG PRICES A FACTOR
(February 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON REPUBLICAN LEADERS TO ALLOW FOR SERIOUS DEBATE IN CONGRESS ON WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ JOINS CALL FOR HEARINGS ON H.CON.RES. 35
(February 9, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOTES TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL INTRUSION “WE ARE HEADING DOWN A SLIPPERY SLOPE WHEN BIG BROTHER DECIDES WHAT CONSTITUTES FREE SPEECH AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION”
(February 7, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY CALLS BUSH’S BUDGET: “WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AIMED AT PROVEN PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME AMERICANS”
(February 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY’S STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
(February 2, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY’S OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH ON THE BUDGET

January 2005

(January 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY VOWS TO DEFEND FIRST AMENDMENT AGAINST OVERREACHING LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS
(January 26, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT ONLINE CONSUMERS FROM SPYWARE
(January 25, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO BUSH ADMINISTRATION’S IMPENDING $80 BILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR WAR IN IRAQ
(January 24, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY ON U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQ: “IT IS TIME FOR OUR SOLDIERS TO START THE JOURNEY HOME”
(January 21, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY SECURES FUNDING FOR CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILD/PARENT CENTER PROGRAM
(January 20, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S INAUGURATION ADDRESS
(January 11, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY: ILLINOIS SENIORS FACE CUT TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS UNDER BUSH PROPOSAL
(January 6, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS FORMAL OBJECTION TO CERTIFICATION OF OHIO’S ELECTORAL VOTES MEMBERS USE OPPORTUNITY TO HIGHLIGHT VOTING IRREGULARITIES AND CALL FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS
(January 4, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY AND CONSUMER ADVOCATES UNCOVER TRUTH BEHIND BUSH PLAN TO LIMIT VICTIM’S RIGHTS
(January 3, 2005) SCHAKOWSKY STANDS READY TO WORK WITH ALL HOUSE MEMBERS TO DEMONSTRATE U.S. COMPASSION TO THE WORLD IN RESPONSE TO TSUNAMIS IN ASIA