CHICAGO,
IL – For her continuing commitment to our nation’s seniors, U.S. Representative
Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) was designated a “hero” by the National Council of
Senior Citizens. At a news conference in Chicago, members of the National
Council and the Illinois Chapter presented Schakowsky with a blue ribbon
and a certificate of appreciation for scoring a 90% on the organization’s
1999 voting record.
“The
seniors of our country can always count on the National Council of Senior
Citizens. That is why I am proud to join NCSC every step of the way
as we fight for our nation’s seniors and as we stand up to the big drug
companies, the insurance industry, and special interests,” Schakowsky said.
“Our
priorities are clear. Together, we will continue to protect Social
Security from all privatization schemes that would weaken the program and
put our seniors at real risk. We will also work to give all seniors
access to universal, voluntary, and affordable Medicare prescription drug
coverage,” added Schakowsky, who was executive director of the Illinois
Council of Senior Citizens from 1985 – 1990.
The
1999 NCSC Voting Record rated Members of Congress on a number of votes
relating to issues including Social Security, Medicare, senior housing,
health research, and the patients’ bill of rights. |