Press Releases
10/14/2008 Emanuel Touts Green Economy in Chicago -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-05) joined Chicago’s Mayor Daley, Chicago-area business leaders and manufacturers, and T. Boone Pickens at a town hall
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10/7/2008 EMANUEL, FRANK CALL ON CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE TO ANALYZE PROPOSALS TO HELP KEEP AMERICANS IN THEIR HOMES -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to Congressional Budget Office Director Peter Orszag, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel and Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank
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10/3/2008 Emanuel Calls Rescue Package “First Step” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement delivered on the House floor: “In the past week, we negotiated what the
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10/3/2008 Emanuel Provision to Close Down Offshore Deferred Compensation Included in Emergency Rescue Legislation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1424) that protects the taxpayer and helps Americans struggling
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10/3/2008 Emanuel Provision to Close Capital Gains Tax Gap Included in Emergency Economic Stabilization Package -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1424) that protects the taxpayer and helps Americans struggling
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10/3/2008 Emanuel Resolution on Olympics Passes House -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) congratulating the members of the United States
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10/3/2008 Emanuel Congratulates President for Signing Great Lakes Compact -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) congratulated President Bush for signing the House and Senate passed bipartisan Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water
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10/2/2008 CLYBURN, EMANUEL STATEMENT ON PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROVISION IN FINANCIAL RESCUE BILL -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement regarding a property tax relief provision
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9/29/2008 Jewish and Hispanic Members of Congress Pledge Commitment to Immigration ReformBeginning of Jewish New Year Signals Time to Redouble Efforts for Fair and Humane Immigration Policy -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, as the House of Representatives prepares to recess and turn its focus to the priorities of a new Congress, and Jews across
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9/23/2008 Emanuel, King Hail Passage of Elder Abuse Victims Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL) and Peter T. King (NY) issued the following statements hailing the passage of the Elder Abuse Victims
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9/23/2008 Emanuel Praises Passage of Great Lakes Compact -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) praised the passage of the bipartisan Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact (S.J.Res.45). Emanuel, who
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9/22/2008 EMANUEL STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S LACK OF LEADERSHIP, FINANCIAL CRISIS -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s lack of leadership and the current financial crisis:“The current financial
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9/18/2008 Emanuel Fights to Clean Up Lakes: House Passes Great Lakes Reauthorization Legacy Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) praised the passage of the bipartisan Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008. Emanuel, who has been
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9/17/2008 Emanuel Encourages Constituents Attend a Free Citizen Workshop -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) encourages all legal permanent residents interested in becoming citizens to attend a free citizenship workshop taking place at
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9/17/2008 Kildee, Emanuel, Kohl Announce Fast Track to College Act: Bill Puts High Schoolers on Path to College -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Dale E. Kildee (D-MI), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) introduced a bill to put students on a
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9/16/2008 Emanuel Provision Builds Infrastructure for Natural Gas Cars: House Passes Comprehensive Energy Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 6899). The legislation will help increase
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9/15/2008 EMANUEL STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month:“Today I join with my colleagues in Congress to commemorate
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9/15/2008 Emanuel Pledges to Fight for 5th District -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the flood damage from this weekend’s torrential rain in the Chicago
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9/10/2008 Emanuel, King Praise Senate Action on Elder Justice: Fight to Protect Elderly from Abuse, Exploitation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Peter T. King (R-NY) praised the Senate Finance Committee for unanimously passing the Elder Justice Act earlier
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9/5/2008 EMANUEL STATEMENT ON NEW UNEMPLOYMENT, FORECLOSURE NUMBERS -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after new unemployment and home foreclosure data was released today:“More Americans are unemployed
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8/18/2008 Emanuel, Chicago-Area Universities Unveil First-In-the-Nation Plan to Utilize New GI Bill, Send Veterans to College -
Chicago, IL—Representatives from Chicago-area universities today announced policies that will make it easier for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to attend
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8/14/2008 Emanuel Calls on Spellings to Make it Easier for Families to Apply for Student Aid -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following letter encouraging Education Secretary Margaret Spellings to immediately implement legislation simplifying the federal student aid application
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8/1/2008 CONGRESS: BREAKING THE LOGJAM AND RESPONDING TO CRISIS -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— After the Republican Congress failed to take action on a series of issues important to the American people, the New Direction Congress
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7/31/2008 STATEMENT ON NEW OIL COMPANY PROFIT REPORTS -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, ExxonMobil announced it earned $11.68 billion – the largest quarterly profit ever – and Shell announced it earned $11.55 billion in the
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7/30/2008 EMANUEL PLAN TO SIMPLIFY COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FORM TO BE VOTED ON TOMORROW -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, legislation to simplify the form that students and parents must fill out to receive college financial aid is on the brink
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7/28/2008 Emanuel, IRS Commissioner, Northwestern President, Business Leaders Outline Plan to Put More Money in the Pockets of Working Families. Nearly 95,000 Working Chicagoans Fail to Claim $211 Million in Tax Benefits Each Year -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman, Northwestern University President Henry S. Bienen, CVS Corporation’s Steve Wing and Myer Blank, the Executive Director of the
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7/28/2008 STATEMENT TO BUSH: "WE WILL BE FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT" -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After reports indicating that the budget deficit will reach a record high of nearly $490 billion, the following statement was issued by House
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7/28/2008 UNHAPPY ANNIVERSARY: THE REPUBLICAN ENERGY BILL, THREE YEARS LATER -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Exactly three years ago the House GOP passed energy legislation they claimed would bring down the cost of gasoline and end our dependence on
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7/24/2008 AS OIL COMPANIES REPORT PROFITS, A CALL FOR END TO SUBSIDIES FOR BIG OIL -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Associated Press recently reported that oil companies “insist they're trying to find new oil that might help bring down gas prices, but
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7/22/2008 EMANUEL, BOREN TO INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO INCREASE THE USE OF NATURAL GAS -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rahm Emanuel and Rep. Dan Boren will introduce legislation today to increase the use of natural gas vehicles in America over the
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7/10/2008 EMANUEL CALLS ON BOEHNER TO VISIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE-ALASKA -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Rahm Emanuel today called on Minority Leader John Boehner to visit the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska on his upcoming trip to Alaska and
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6/26/2008 House bill provides funding for mass transit systems, includes over $80 million for Chicago -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, a majority in the House passed the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008. As gas prices rise and more families turn
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6/25/2008 Winner of Congressional Art Competition Honored -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Kristi Alexander, a recently graduated senior at Guerin Prep High School, came to Washington after submitting a winning entry into
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6/25/2008 NEW LEGISLATION TO EXPAND USE OF EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT INTRODUCED -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel and Senate Democratic Conference Vice-Chairman Charles Schumer today introduced new legislation that will help expand the use
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6/19/2008 STATEMENT ON THE NEW GI BILL -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mr. Speaker, I’d like to talk to you for a second about Specialist Sean Walsh. Sean served for two tours of duty in
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6/18/2008 Students from Steinmetz Academic Centre Welcomed -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Students from Steinmetz Academic Centre from the Belmont Central neighborhood in Chicago’s 5th Congressional District visited Washington today. The students, who are in
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6/17/2008 Provision to Close KBR Payroll Tax Loophole Signed Into Law -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax act (HEART Act) was signed into law by President Bush. The law includes a provision
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6/13/2008 Iraq War Veteran Honored -
CHICAGO, IL— Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel honored Iraq war veteran Michael Moran for his service. After meeting Sgt. Moran’s mother at a Congress on
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6/12/2008 New Legislation to Force Big Oil to Use Owned Leases -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, legislation that will help lower gas prices by compelling oil companies to utilize the 68 million acres onshore and offshore that are
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5/30/2008 ILLINOIS MEMBERS URGE EPA REGION 5 TO OBJECT TO BP PERMIT -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, several members of the Illinois delegation urged the Region 5 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator, Bharat Mathur to object to a
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5/22/2008 $250 MILLION FOR SCIENCE FUNDING INCLUDED IN SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today by a vote of 75-22, the US Senate passed the domestic funding portion of the emergency supplemental bill that includes an amendment to
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5/21/2008 Emanuel Welcomes Students from Edwin G. Foreman High School -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Wednesday May 21, 2008, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), met with students from Edwin G. Foreman High School, located in the Craigin
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5/20/2008 Emanuel-Ellsworth Fight to Close KBR Loophole -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6081, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (HEART Act). The HEART ACT will make
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5/15/2008 Emanuel Welcomes Students from LaSalle Language Academy -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Thursday May 15, 2008, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), met with students from LaSalle Language Academy, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood
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5/14/2008 Schiff, Chabot, Emanuel, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Identity Theft and Cyber Crime -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (CA) and Steve Chabot (OH) introduced the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act, which would take strong steps to
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5/14/2008 Emanuel Welcomes Students from Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, May 14, 2008, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), met with students from Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center from the North Park Community
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5/12/2008 Emanuel Announces Lifelong Learning Accounts BillAddresses Financial Services Forum in Chicago -
CHICAGO, IL— Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), addressed the Financial Services Forum’s town hall discussion on “Succeeding in the Global Economy” at the
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5/10/2008 Emanuel Hosts “Rahm’s Readers” Awards Ceremony Praises Parents and Student for Successful Program -
CHICAGO, IL— Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), hosted a reception celebrating the success of the fifth annual “Rahm’s Readers” program at the Chicago
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5/5/2008 Emanuel Odznaczony Orderem Zas³ugi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej -
CHICAGO, IL – Podczas obchodow 3 maja w Chicago dzisiaj, kongresman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) zostal odznaczony Krzyzem Oficerskim Orderu Zas³ugi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej. Minister Michal
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5/3/2008 Emanuel Honored Officer’s Cross by the Republic of Poland -
CHICAGO, IL – At a ceremony in Chicago today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) received the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of
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5/1/2008 Emanuel Highlights Universal Higher Education and Lifetime Learning Act of 2007Dr. Wayne Watson, Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago Testified before Committee -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, at a Ways & Means subcommittee hearing on higher education tax incentives, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) spoke about the importance of
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4/23/2008 Kind, Emanuel Fight to Protect Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Ron Kind (WI) and Rahm Emanuel (IL) announced two amendments to crack down on invasive species in the Great Lakes
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4/22/2008 Emanuel Commemorates Earth DayHighlights Bill to Protect Lakes from Invasive SpeciesPoints to Billions in Economic Gains from Cleaning Up Great Lakes -
CHICAGO, IL – Today, in honor of Earth Day, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) announced his efforts in Congress aimed at protecting and preserving
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4/18/2008 Emanuel Presents WWII and Korean War Vet with Medals -
CHICAGO, IL— Although Victor Szatkowski is a decorated Navy World War II veteran, he was not presented with his medals until six decades later,
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4/17/2008 Emanuel to Expand FMLA to Protect Victims of Violent Crime and Domestic Violence -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) introduced the Crime Victims Employment Leave Act which would extend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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4/11/2008 COLEMAN, LEVIN, EMANUEL, RAMSTAD FILE BILL TO RECOVER MEDICAID PROVIDERS’ UNPAID TAXES Investigation found roughly 30,000 Medicaid healthcare providers owe more than $1 billion in unpaid federal taxes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In conjunction with a bipartisan Senate Subcommittee investigation last year, which found that roughly 30,000 Medicaid service providers owe more than $1 billion
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4/9/2008 Housing Tax Bill to Include Emanuel Property Tax ReliefEmanuel provision to Close the Capital Gains Tax Gap also Included -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means introduced the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008. The legislation includes property tax relief
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4/9/2008 Good Government Tax Bill to Include Emanuel Provision to Close KBR Payroll Tax Loophole -
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means introduced the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008. The bill will include
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4/4/2008 Emanuel Announces FY 2009 Earmark Requests -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Continuing his personal effort to bring more transparency and accountability to the earmark process, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel today released a list of
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3/19/2008 ***Media Advisory: 10:30 AM Emanuel Press Conference***Emanuel to Address Economic Concerns: After $40 Billion to Rebuild Iraq, it is Time to Invest in America -
CHICAGO, IL – With the war in Iraq in the front pages and in the front of American’s minds, and as bad news about
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3/14/2008 Emanuel Introduces “Pell Grants for Kids” BillLegislation Provides $300 million for Program -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) introduced a bill which would authorize $300 million in new funding for children in Title I schools
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3/13/2008 Kerry, Obama, Ellsworth, Emanuel Introduce “Fair Share Act of 2008” Reform Closes Offshore Tax Loopholes that Government Contractors Use To Dodge Social Security Taxes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sens. John Kerry (MA) and Barack Obama (IL) are introducing the “Fair Share Act of 2008,” today with Reps. Brad Ellsworth (IN) and
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3/13/2008 TODAY: Kerry, Ellsworth, Emanuel Hold Press Conference to Unveil “Fair Share Act of 2008” Reform Closes Offshore Tax Loopholes for Government Contractors That Dodge Social Security Taxes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sens. John Kerry (MA) and Barack Obama (IL) are introducing the “Fair Share Act of 2008,” today with Reps. Brad Ellsworth (IN) and
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3/13/2008 Emanuel Stands Up for Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issuing a draft report
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3/5/2008 Emanuel Celebrates Pulaski DayIssues Congressional Record Statement Honoring Casimir Pulaski Day -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following record statement commemorating Casimir Pulaski Day in honor of General Casimir Pulaski. Since taking office
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2/29/2008 Emanuel Visits 5th District’s Coonley Touts CPS’s Newest Regional Gifted Center -
CHICAGO, IL—As Chicago’s public magnet schools grow increasingly popular, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) today congratulated parents, teachers and administrators at John C. Coonley
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2/28/2008 ***MEDIA ADVISORY: FRIDAY, FEB. 29TH AT 9:30 AM*** Emanuel to Tout CPS’s Newest Magnet School: Coonley Elementary -
CHICAGO, IL—On Friday, February 29th at 9:30 a.m., U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will join the Principal of John C. Coonley Elementary School, Kathleen
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2/27/2008 Emanuel Calls on SSA to Fix Chicago Social Security Offices -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in a meeting with Ways and Means Democrats, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel challenged Social Security Administration Commissioner Michael Astrue to focus on
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2/21/2008 Emanuel to Introduce "Pell Grants for Kids" Legislation -
CHICAGO, IL – On the heels of the presidential budget request for funding for a school voucher proposal, in the coming weeks, U.S. Representative
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2/20/2008 Emanuel Highlights Administration's History of Leveling with American People: "They'd Rather Not" -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following document in response to reports that public health threats from industrial contamination pose serious
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2/18/2008 Emanuel Demands Answers from Administration -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement in response to Washington Post reports that public health threats from industrial contamination
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2/15/2008 Markey-Emanuel Introduce Bill to Promote Health I.T. While Protecting Patient Privacy -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representative Edward J. Markey (MA-7) and Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) late yesterday introduced the Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust (TRUST) in
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2/14/2008 Emanuel's Prayers with NIU Family -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement in response to news reports that a gunman opened fire at Northern Illinois
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12/5/2007 Emanuel Plan to Hold Medicare Providers Accountable for Taxes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) introduced the Medicare Provider Accountability Act which would withhold Medicare payments made to providers who do not
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11/30/2007 Emanuel Plan for Property Tax Relief -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) joined Chicago residents to announce legislation that creates a new property tax deduction for American homeowners who
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11/28/2007 Emanuel Announces 5th District Tax Refunds -
CHICAGO, IL— Just in time for the holiday spending season, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) announced at a press conference today that people living
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11/28/2007 Click Here To See If You Are Among Those With Undelivered Tax Refunds -
The list of undelivered tax refund recipients can be found here. Additionally, taxpayers who believe they have an undelivered check can visit http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html. Those without access to
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11/26/2007 Emanuel Celebrates Opening of Brown Line’s Montrose Station -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) joined CTA President Ron Huberman and Ald. Eugene Schulter (47th) to formally reopen the Brown Line’s Montrose
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11/6/2007 Emanuel To Bring Home $1,375,000 -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) announced funding he secured for Chicago in the 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations
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11/5/2007 Emanuel Announces the Greening of the Capitol -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) joined Dan Beard, Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, officials from the Chicago Climate Exchange
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11/1/2007 Durbin, Emanuel Secure Funding for Schools Serving Great Lakes Naval Base -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced funding they secured in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Bill
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11/1/2007 Emanuel Legislation Included in Rangel Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) announced that the Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, to provide critical tax relief to 23 million
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10/31/2007 Holt and Emanuel Introduce PropertyTax Relief Legislation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Reps. Rush Holt (NJ-12) and Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) today will introduce legislation that creates a new property tax deduction for American homeowners who
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10/18/2007 Emanuel, Kerry Introduce Bill to Close Down Offshore Deferred Compensation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator John Kerry (MA) introduced legislation to curb the ability of high-income taxpayers to defer
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10/15/2007 Emanuel Fights For Chicago Public Schools -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives joined Mayor Daley and CEO of Chicago Public Schools Arne Duncan at the Marine Military Academy, to
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10/12/2007 Durbin, Obama, Emanuel: Illinois Members Ask For Meeting With Us Steel Regarding Wastewater Permit That Violates Conditions Of Clean Water Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—{Continuing their effort to fight for the environmental health and protection of Lake Michigan, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel
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10/9/2007 Emanuel, Durbin Call on BP to Publicly Commit to Protecting the Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following their meeting with President of BP America Robert A. Malone in early September, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Dick
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10/4/2007 Emanuel Fights for Foreclosure Tax Relief -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement praising the House passage of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
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10/3/2007 Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation Urge Passage of Illinois Works -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Members of Illinois’ Congressional Delegation including U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Ray LaHood (IL-18), Don Manzullo (IL-16), Phil Hare (IL-17), and Melissa
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9/21/2007 Emanuel Announces Hearings on Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), released the following statement praising Chairman James Oberstar’s (MN-8) announcement that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s
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9/19/2007 Emanuel Fights for Airline Travelers -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In advance of the House of Representatives’ plans to take up the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill on the floor tomorrow, U.S. Representative
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9/18/2007 Emanuel Fights for Chicago’s Homeowners; Congress Responds to Subprime Mortgage Crisis -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 [H.R. 1852]. This bill will revitalize the Federal Housing
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9/12/2007 Emanuel, Durbin Call on BP to Publicly Commit to Protecting the Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following their meeting with President of BP America Robert A. Malone, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) released
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9/10/2007 Emanuel Praises Israel for Decision to Grant Citizenship to Darfurian Refugees -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following letter to His Excellency Ambassador Meridor, the current Israeli Ambassador to the United States,
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9/7/2007 ***Media Advisory: Emanuel to Accept Great Laker Award at HOW Conference *** -
CHICAGO, IL—On Saturday, September 8th at 8:00 a.m., U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), will accept the Great Laker award at the Third Annual Great
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9/6/2007 Emanuel Bill to Address Deferral of Offshore Compensation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today announced his intention to introduce legislation to curb
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8/29/2007 Emanuel, Durbin Oppose IN Decision on BP Air Emissions -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) released the following letter to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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8/23/2007 Durbin and Emanuel Praise the Efforts of Chicagoans to Protect Lake Michigan -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) today made the following statement in response to the announcement by BP America
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8/23/2007 ***Press Conference at Shedd: Emanuel to Respond to BP Announcement *** -
CHICAGO, IL.—On Today, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m., U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), will hold a news conference to respond to BP’s announcement to
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8/22/2007 ***Press Conference at Shedd: Emanuel Calls on Corporate Investors in BP to Fight Great Lakes Dumping *** -
CHICAGO, IL—On Today, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m., U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), will hold a news conference calling on the top institutional investors
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8/20/2007 Emanuel Expresses Hope that Israel Will Reconsider Turning Away Darfuri Refugees -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following letter to His Excellency Ambassador Meridor, the current Israeli Ambassador to the United States,
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8/3/2007 Emanuel Joins Conyers: Pledge to Fight Online Predators -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (MI-14), and U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), Earl Pomeroy
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8/2/2007 Emanuel Fights to Eradicate Emerald Ash Borer -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) praised the passage of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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8/1/2007 Emanuel: “Don’t America’s Kids Deserve a Visit to the Doctor?” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following excerpts from his floor speech in support of the Children’s Health and Medicare Protection
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7/27/2007 Passage of 9/11 Bill takes First Step towards Modernization of Visa Waiver Program -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement praising the passage of the 9/11 Bill, this legislation will make America safer
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7/26/2007 Emanuel Moves to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse at USDAIllinois Farm Bureau Announces Support for Emanuel Amendment -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill that would direct the USDA to investigate which estates have
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7/25/2007 Emanuel Remains Committed to Immigration Reform -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement regarding his continuing commitment to passing comprehensive immigration reform. “I remain committed to
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7/25/2007 Emanuel Praises Passage of Emanuel-Ehlers Resolution Calling for End to Dumping in Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives passage a concurrent resolution expressing Congress’ disapproval
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7/23/2007 ***Media Advisory: U.S. House to Vote on Emanuel Ehlers Resolution to Express Congress’ Disapproval of Dumping in Great Lakes***Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 24th, 2007at 10:30 a.m. -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 24th, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a concurrent resolution introduced by U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Vernon
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7/20/2007 Emanuel Congratulates International Truck and Engine for $414 Million Contract -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement celebrating a $414 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to International
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7/18/2007 Emanuel, Ehlers Introduce Resolution to Express Congress’ Disapproval of Dumping in Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Vernon J. Ehlers (MI-3) introduced a concurrent resolution expressing Congress’ disapproval of the Indiana Department of
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7/18/2007 Emanuel, Durbin Call on BP CEO to Reconsider Dumping More Ammonia and Sludge in Lake Michigan -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) released the following letter to Tony Hayward, Chief Executive Officer of
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7/16/2007 Emanuel, Durbin Oppose New Permit to Allow BP to Dump More Ammonia and Sludge in Lake Michigan -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) released the following letter to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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7/11/2007 Emanuel Praises Passage of College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) praised the passage of the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 which will provide the single largest
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7/10/2007 Emanuel Statement in Support of Banning Transport of Silver Carp -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, July 10, 2007, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) issued the following Record Statement in support of the banning of the transportation of
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7/6/2007 Emanuel Hosts Congress on Your Corner -
CHICAGO, IL—On Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., Congressman Rahm Emanuel will host a “Congress on Your Corner” at the Jewel at 6430
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7/2/2007 Emanuel Statement On Legislation To Protect America, Implement 9/11 Commission’s Recommendations -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement regarding legislation that would implement the 9/11 Commission's recommendations: “Nearly six years after
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6/28/2007 Emanuel Moves to Protect Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) praised the passage of the Financial Services-General Government Appropriations, H.R. 2829. At the request of Congressman Emanuel,
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6/27/2007 Emanuel Congratulates Guadlupe Puga -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Tuesday, June 19, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), met with Guadlupe Puga from West Leyden High School of Chicago for a picture
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6/27/2007 Emanuel Welcomes Serbian Unity Congress -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) attended the third annual Serbian American Day Luncheon, held in Cannon Caucus Room. This annual event is
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6/25/2007 Emanuel, Obama Praise Passage of Deceptive Practices Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) praised the passage of the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act (H.R. 1281), a bill that
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6/25/2007 Five Facts PhRMA Will Ignore About Rx Importation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In advance of today’s PhRMA’s staff “briefing” on prescription drug importation, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Jo Ann Emerson (MO-8), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3),
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6/21/2007 Emanuel Praises Greening of the Capitol -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) joined Dan Beard, Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, officials from the Chicago Climate Exchange
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6/21/2007 Emanuel Praises Passage of Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) praised the passage of the Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act of 2007 by the House Ways
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6/20/2007 Emanuel Congratulates Ryan Williams -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Wednesday, June 20, 2007, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), met with Ryan Williams from the Latin School of Chicago for a picture
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6/18/2007 Emanuel Announces FY 2008 Earmark Requests -
CHICAGO, IL—In a personal effort to bring more transparency and accountability to the earmark process, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel today released a list of
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6/15/2007 Legislation Would Close Hummer Tax Loophole -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislation introduced last night would finally close a loophole that allows for tens of thousands of dollars in tax write-offs for only the
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6/14/2007 Emanuel, Ramstad to Expand Retirement Savings -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Jim Ramstad (MN-3) announced the introduction of the Retirement Savings for Working Americans Act, a bill
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6/14/2007 Emanuel, LaHood Call on Rice to Find Safe Place for Students in Gaza -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), and Ray LaHood (IL-18) released the following letter to Secretary Rice on behalf of the students of
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6/12/2007 Emanuel Addresses Lincoln Elementary Students -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Tuesday, June 12, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), addressed award-winning students and their teacher Stefanie Dreizen from Lincoln Elementary. The seventh graders
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6/11/2007 Emanuel Commemorates Flag Day with Area Vets -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Monday, June 11th, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), commemorated Flag Day with area veterans at St. Paul’s House and Health Care Center.
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6/8/2007 Emanuel to Attend Center on Halsted Dedication -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Friday, June 08, 2007, at 6:45 p.m., U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), will attend the Center on Halsted dedication of the Billie
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6/7/2007 Obama, Emanuel Introduce Bills To Establish Teacher Residency Programbills Expand Successful Chicago Program To School Districts Across Country -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Barack Obama (IL) and U.S. Representative Emanuel (IL-5) today announced the introduction of the Teaching Residency Act and the Preparing Excellent
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6/7/2007 Emanuel to Commemorates Flag Day with Area Vets -
CHICAGO, IL—On Monday, June 11, 2007 at 10:15 a.m., U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), will commemorate Flag Day with area veterans at St. Paul’s
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6/6/2007 Emanuel Encourages Constituents Attend a Free Citizen Workshop -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) encourages all residents interested in becoming citizens to attend a free citizenship workshop taking place at Foreman High
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5/31/2007 Emanuel Congratulates International Truck and Engine for $623 Million Contract -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) released the following statement celebrating a $623 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to International
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5/25/2007 Durbin, Emanuel Prevent Cuts to Medicaid Payments to Hospitals -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, Congress approved an emergency supplemental spending bill that included a provision to place a one year moratorium on a Medicaid rule
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5/22/2007 Kerry, Clinton, Emanuel, Murphy and Walz Fight for Full Troop Pay Increase -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John Kerry (MA) and Senator Hillary Clinton (NY) joined with Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), and House Democratic military veterans Rep. Tim Walz
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5/22/2007 Emanuel, Camp, Bayh Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Tax Bill to Make Higher Education Universal -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), U.S. Representative Dave Camp (MI-4), and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (IN) introduced the Universal Higher Education and Lifetime
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5/18/2007 Emanuel to Attend Veteran’s Job Fair -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Friday, May 18, 2007, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) will attend the Veteran’s Job Fair at 11:15 am at the Illinois Institute
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5/17/2007 Emanuel Statement On Bush Administration Opposition To Pay Raise For Troops, Survivor Benefits -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after the release of the Bush Administration’s threat to veto the Defense Authorization
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5/15/2007 Emanuel Praises Passage of COPS Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to pass the COPS Improvements Act of 2007
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5/15/2007 Emanuel, Ramstad Announce More Endorsements of Healthy Kids Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-05) announced the support of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals, First Focus and the March of Dimes
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5/11/2007 Emanuel Receives Honorary Doctorate in Law from Lincoln College -
LINCOLN, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) received an honorary doctorate in law from Lincoln College at the 2007 Lincoln College Commencement in Lincoln, IL.
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5/8/2007 Emanuel Meets Delegation from Poland; Discusses Visa Waiver Program -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) met with Poland’s Chief of Staff to the President and Secretary of State Minister Elzbieta Jakubiak. Minister Jakubiak
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5/3/2007 Emanuel, Emerson Applaud Senate Action, Call On House To Act -
CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Jo Ann Emerson (MO-8) responded to the Senate’s 63-28 vote in favor of cloture on Senators
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5/3/2007 Emanuel, Ramstad Introduce Bipartisan Health Care Plan Announce Growing Support for the Healthy Kids Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Jim Ramstad (MN-3) introduced the Healthy Kids Act and announced the support of the Children’s Health
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5/3/2007 Emanuel Awards Vets Medals -
CHICAGO, IL—On Friday, May 4, 2007, at a small presentation in his District Office, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) will award area veterans with
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5/1/2007 Congress Passes Emanuel Resolution Congratulating Chicago on Olympic Bid -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, May 1, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Congressional resolution introduced by U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) to congratulate the
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4/25/2007 Emanuel Delivers Address on Politics, Government, and Firings of U.S. Attorneys -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel delivered a major address regarding politics, government and the implications of the firing of U.S. Attorneys today
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4/18/2007 Durbin, Emanuel Introduce Resolution to Congratulate Chicago on Olympic Bid -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) are planning to introduce a resolution this week expressing the sense of Congress
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4/15/2007 Emanuel, Durbin Celebrate Chicago's Olympic Bid; Announce Legislation to Expedite Visas -
CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) announced plans to introduce legislation that will ensure international Olympic officials,
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4/14/2007 Emanuel and Gutierrez Discuss Immigration Reform at Town Hall Meeting in Chicago -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-4) joined State Senator Iris Martinez, State Representatives Joseph Lyons and Richard Bradley
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4/13/2007 Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) to Deliver Democratic Radio Address -
CHICAGO, IL—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, will deliver the Democratic Radio Address tomorrow. In his address, Congressman Emanuel will
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4/10/2007 Emanuel, Everson Talk Taxes; Emanuel to Highlight Refunds Returned to Constituents at Free Tax Clinics; Tout Plan to Consolidate Education Tax Credits -
CHICAGO, IL—With Tax Day approaching, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), was joined by Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark W. Everson at an event in
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4/9/2007 Emanuel Hosts Congress on Your Corner -
CHICAGO, IL—On Tuesday, April 10th at 5:00pm Congressman Rahm Emanuel will host a “Congress on Your Corner.” CYOC gives 5th district constituents a chance
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4/6/2007 Emanuel, Everson Talk Taxes: Emanuel to Highlight Refunds Returned to Constituents at Free Tax Clinics; Tout Education Tax Credits -
CHICAGO, IL—On the eve of Tax Day, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), will be joined by Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark W. Everson at
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3/29/2007 Emanuel and Gutierrez Discuss Immigration Reform -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-4) joined members of the Chicago community including representatives from Northwest Neighborhood Federation,
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3/29/2007 Emanuel, Neal and Bayh Call on Paulson to Close Tax Gap: Question Treasury Revenue Estimate -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Richard E. Neal (MA-2) and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (IN) released the following letter to United States
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3/25/2007 Emanuel Hosts “Rahm’s Readers” Awards Ceremony: Praises Parents and Student for Successful Program -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), hosted a reception celebrating the success of the second annual “Rahm’s Readers” program at the Chicago Academy.
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3/22/2007 Reps. Berman and Emanuel Ask Attorney General Gonzalez for Assurances on Public Corruption Cases -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Howard L. Berman, Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, and Congressman Rahm Emanuel today wrote Attorney General Alberto Gonzales asking that
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3/22/2007 Emanuel Original Co-sponsor Gutierrez/Flake Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: Legislation would create an immigration system that meets the economic and security needs of our nation by creating laws that are tough, enforceable and realistic -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-4) and Jeff Flake (AR-6) joined their colleagues Thursday to unveil new legislation designed to fix our nation's
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3/22/2007 Emanuel Hosts “Rahm’s Readers” Awards Ceremony -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), hosted a reception celebrating the success of the second annual “Rahm’s Readers” program at the Chicago Academy.
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3/21/2007 House Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Simplify Federal College Financial Aid Process College Aid Made EZ Act Would Streamline Federal Aid Applications and Expand College Access -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With deadlines for submitting applications for federal college financial aid fast approaching, key House lawmakers introduced legislation today to simplify the form that
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3/16/2007 Emanuel Attends Swedish Covenant Hospital Unveiling of Emergency Department Highlights Proposal for Kids Health Care Bill -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) attended the Swedish Covenant Hospital grand-opening of its newly renovated and expanded emergency department. The Fifth District’s
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3/15/2007 Emanuel, Shimkus, Wexler, Berkley Announce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Visa Waiver ProgramLegislation Enhances Security Standards, Improves Diplomacy, Boosts Economy -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), John Shimkus (IL-19), Robert Wexler (FL-19), and Shelley Berkley (NV-1) introduced legislation in the United States House
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3/15/2007 Emanuel on the “Smoking Memo” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning: “Madam Speaker, in a memo
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3/7/2007 Congress Continues to Honor America’s Fallen -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Thursday, March 8th, after the last votes, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) will be joined by U.S. Representatives Paul Hodes (NH-2), Christopher
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3/6/2007 Emanuel on Oversight: “What a Difference a Year Makes” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), released the following statement as prepared for delivery on the House floor this morning: “Madam Speaker, this
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3/5/2007 Emanuel Commemorates Pulaski Day; Honors Chicago’s Polish-American Community -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) and Dennis J. Kucinich (OH-10) and U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) introduced a resolution to grant honorary
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3/2/2007 Emanuel Announces Mounting Support for Healthy Kids Act -
CHICAGO, IL.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced the support of the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for the
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3/1/2007 Dignity For Wounded Warriors Act Introduced in Senate and House -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sens. Barack Obama and Claire McCaskill and Reps. Rahm Emanuel and Harry Mitchell today announced the introduction of the Dignity for Wounded Warriors
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3/1/2007 Emanuel, Conyers, Holt, Becerra, Honda, Ellison: Fighting to End Vote Suppression Introduce Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), John Conyers, Jr. (MI-14), Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Rush Holt (NJ-12), Mike Honda (CA-15), and Keith Ellison
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2/16/2007 Emanuel Statement on Iraq Resolution -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in favor of the Iraq resolution: “Mr. Speaker: We gather today to consider a
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2/16/2007 Emanuel, Ramstad, Ross, LaHood, Schwartz, Shea-Porter Unveil Bipartisan Health Care Plan; Expand Coverage for Children -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Jim Ramstad, Mike Ross, Ray LaHood, Allyson Schwartz, and Carol Shea-Porter joined Families USA, America’s Health Insurance Plans,
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2/13/2007 Bayh, Coburn, Emanuel to Offer Plan to Reduce $17 Billion Capital Gains Tax Gap -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) will take part in a press conference on Wednesday,
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2/6/2007 President’s Budget Balanced on Backs of Middle Class -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, released the following statement in advance of the Ways and Means Committee Hearing on the President’s Budget proposal.
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1/29/2007 Emanuel Honors Big Oil Whistle-Blower Bobby Maxwell in Congressional Record -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel will enter the following Statement into the Congressional Record: “Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor
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1/16/2007 Emanuel, Neal Call for Hearings on IRS Failure to Collect Taxes Owed by Large Companies -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Richard E. Neal sent the following letter to Commissioner Mark W. Everson to express concerns about recent
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1/10/2007 Bipartisan Group of Senate and House Members Introduced Critical Drug Importation Legislation Today -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Byron Dorgan, Olympia Snowe and Representatives Jo Ann Emerson and Rahm Emanuel today introduced critical drug importation legislation that will reduce
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1/4/2007 Emanuel Swears Oath to Represent 5th Congressional District in U.S. House of Representatives -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, January 4th, 2007, Congressman Rahm Emanuel swore an oath to serve a third term as a United States Representative for Illinois’ 5th
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1/4/2007 EMANUEL STATEMENT NOMINATING SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel today formally presented Nancy Pelosi for election to the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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1/4/2007 Emanuel Calls on President to Restore Transparency to Executive Budget -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the President’s call to cut the total number of earmarks by half.
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12/19/2006 Emanuel, Weiner Call for a Change in Priorities: “More Cops on the Street Means Less Violent Crime” -
CHICAGO, IL—U. S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Anthony Weiner released the following statement in response to a Washington Post report that the surge in
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12/13/2006 Emanuel Calls Raid Evidence for Reform -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to reports that federal agents have targeted illegal immigrants by raiding meatpacking
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11/29/2006 Emanuel Urges Inclusion of Polandin Visa Waiver Program -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, released the following letter to President Bush expressing his strong support for including Poland in the Visa Waiver
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11/16/2006 Emanuel Elected Chairman of Democratic Caucus -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel was elected by acclamation to serve as the 4th highest ranking Member of the House Democratic Leadership. Emanuel
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11/13/2006 Emanuel Reminds Leavitt of VA Successes on Direct Negotiation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Secretary Leavitt’s comments in Sunday’s New York Times: “HHS Secretary Tommy
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10/24/2006 Emanuel Commemorates Polish American Heritage Month -
CHICAGO, IL—This October, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel commemorates Polish American Heritage Month. Emanuel will honor Polish history, culture, and pride with the following Congressional
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10/6/2006 Emanuel Addresses the Chicagoland Chamber on Plans to Strengthen American Economic Security -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Friday October 6, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel addressed the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and highlighted his ideas about strengthening economic security.
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10/3/2006 Eleven Democrats Raise Concerns About 2001 Intelligence Warnings -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, John Murtha, Henry Waxman, Bennie Thompson, Jim Cooper, Ellen Tauscher, Martin Meehan, Gary Ackerman, Neil Abercrombie, Silvestre Reyes,
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10/2/2006 Emanuel: “Republicans Raise Taxes on Middle-Class” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following in response to the following statement: “That’s one way of saying they’re going to raise your
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9/21/2006 Emanuel Applauds Senate Bill to Protect Troops from Unscrupulous Financial Sales -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel applauded the passage of Senate version of the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act sponsored by Senators Hillary Clinton,
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9/19/2006 Emanuel, Meehan Urge Boehner to Bring Ethics and Lobbying Reform to Floor -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Marty Meehan, released the following letter to Majority Leader John A. Boehner calling on him to bring comprehensive
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9/14/2006 Emanuel Joins Coalition of Democrats, Introduces Legislation to Reduce Abortions -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel, joined a coalition of pro-life and pro-choice Democrats on Capitol Hill to introduce comprehensive new legislation, "Reducing the Need
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9/12/2006 Emanuel, Van Hollen Announce Real Earmark Reform -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Chris Van Hollen announced they intend to offer an amendment to the House earmark reform legislation expected to
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8/17/2006 Emanuel Attends Senior Fest -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel will join Mayor Daley in participating in 2006 Senior Citizen Fest. Event: Emanuel attends 2006 Senior Fest Where:
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8/2/2006 Where is the Accountability? -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement responding to the recent report by the Special Inspector for Iraq Reconstruction which revealed widespread
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7/31/2006 Emanuel, Madigan Tout Plan to Track Sexual Predators; Highlight Passage of Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel held a press conference with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to discuss electronic monitoring of sex offenders. Last week,
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7/28/2006 Emanuel: “Time to Get Big Oil off Taxpayer Dole” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor: “Mr. Speaker, yesterday Exxon reported its second-highest quarterly
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7/25/2006 Emanuel Applauds Full Passage of Child Safety Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel applauded the passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. The bill contained the language
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7/21/2006 Emanuel Applauds Senate Passage of Child Safety Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel applauded Senate passage of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act that will improve the national program to
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7/20/2006 Emanuel Encourages Constituents to Attend a Free Citizen Workshop -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel encourages all residents interested in becoming citizens to attend a free citizenship workshop taking place at St. Hyacinth Church
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7/18/2006 Emanuel: “This Congress would make Nero Proud” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor: “Mr. Speaker, here are some of today’s headlines:
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7/13/2006 Emanuel Celebrates Senate Vote to Restore Wildlife in Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement applauding the Senate passage of S. 2430, the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration
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7/11/2006 Emanuel Applauds Senate Importation Victory -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement applauding Senators David Vitter and Bill Nelson on the Senate passage of an amendment to
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7/11/2006 Emanuel Commemorates Gay Games -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, July 11, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel celebrates the opening of the Gay Games at Chicago’s Soldier Field. To commemorate the opening
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6/28/2006 Emanuel to Administration: “Which is it?” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement responding to the Administration’s mixed strategy for success in Iraq: “Among plans being considered,
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6/26/2006 Emanuel on Iraq Plan -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement on a plan for American forces in Iraq: “Our generals on the ground in
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6/23/2006 Emanuel Hosts Congress on Your Corner Friday, June 23rd at Six Corners -
CHICAGO, IL—Following is Congressman Rahm Emanuel’s public schedule for Friday, June 23, 2006: Friday, June 23, 20064:00pm – 5:30pm Event: Emanuel hosts “Congress
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6/20/2006 Emanuel, Lautenberg Call on Rumsfeld to Cite Precedent -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg released the following letter to Secretary Donald Rumsfeld: Following is text of the letter:
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6/16/2006 Emanuel Applauds House Admin on Honoring Fallen -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement applauding the Committee on House Administration for erecting a monument honoring the fallen in the
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6/15/2006 Emanuel on Iraq Resolution -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor during the debate on H.Res.861: “Mr. Speaker, since
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6/2/2006 Emanuel on Wages: “Best of Times, Worst of Times” -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s report that the economy created only 75,000
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5/27/2006 Emanuel Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with WWII Vets; Announces Safe Return Act of 2006 -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, May 27, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, commemorated Memorial Day weekend with heroes of World War II. During the ceremony, Emanuel awarded
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5/22/2006 Emanuel to Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend with WWII Vets; Will Announce the Safe Return Act of 2006 -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11:15 a.m. U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel will celebrate Memorial Day with heroes of World War II. During
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5/18/2006 Emanuel, Clyburn: “Mr. Speaker, Middle Class Families Should Not Be Dismissed” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman of the Democratic Caucus James E. Clyburn and Congressman Rahm Emanuel sent the following letter in response to Speaker of the House Dennis
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5/17/2006 Emanuel Honors Winner of Congressional Art Competition -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, May 15, 2006, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel presented a certificate to Christina Casey of River Grove’s Guerin Prep at an awards
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5/15/2006 Emanuel, Schakowsky, Lipinski, Davis, Durbin Mark Medicare Rx Deadline for Millions of Seniors Call on Congress to Pass Medicare Prescription Drugs Savings and Choice Act -
CHICAGO, IL—Today marks the deadline for Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in the Administration’s Medicare prescription drug benefit without being penalized. Senator Dick Durbin, and
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5/3/2006 Emanuel, Meehan Issue Second Call on Hastert, Boehner for Immediate Reform of House Ethics Rules -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Representative Marty Meehan, released a second letter to Speaker J. Dennis Hastert and Majority Leader John A. Boehner calling
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5/2/2006 Emanuel, Lowey Call on President to Define Chain of Command -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In advance of the White House’s unveiling of part two of the national plan for flu pandemic, today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and
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5/1/2006 Emanuel Commemorates “Mission Accomplished” Day -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, released the following statement in remembrance of President Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” announcement: “In honor of today’s Mission
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4/28/2006 Emanuel, Meehan Call on Hastert, Boehner for Immediate Reform of House Ethics Rules -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Representative Marty Meehan, released the following letter to Speaker J. Dennis Hastert and Majority Leader John A. Boehner
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4/24/2006 Emanuel Proposes Investigation into Congressional Collusion with Big Oil -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Speaker Hastert's request to the President to direct the Attorney General
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4/24/2006 Emanuel Highlights Legislation to Protect Elderly from Abuse, Exploitation -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel and Mayor Richard M. Daley held a press conference at the Northeast Levy Senior Center to discuss the Elder
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4/14/2006 Emanuel: “Enrollment Extension Missed Opportunity” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the Wall Street Journal’s report that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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4/11/2006 Congress Calls on Leavitt to Pay States Back -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Charles Rangel, John D. Dingell, Henry Waxman, Pete Stark, Sherrod Brown, Rosa DeLauro, Benjamin Cardin, and Frank Pallone
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4/6/2006 Emanuel: “Rumsfeld is Right” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s statements yesterday on WDAY Radio in Fargo,
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4/5/2006 Emanuel, Ehlers Introduce Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Implementation Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Vernon Ehlers to introduce the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Implementation Act to fund the policy recommendations made by
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3/30/2006 Congress Missed Opportunity to make College Education Reality for Thousands; Passage of Higher Ed Bill Falls Short -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel opposed the passage of the College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 (H.R. 609) which does nothing to
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3/29/2006 Emanuel: “Rhetoric is one thing; fighting terrorism is another.” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to President Bush’s speech to Freedom House today. “In his speech today, President Bush
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3/29/2006 ***Event Advisory – Saturday –April 1st, 10:30a.m.*** Emanuel to Highlight $200,972.00 in Refunds Returned to 186 Constituents at Free Tax Assistance Sessions -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On the eve of Tax Day, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel will highlight the success stories from his free clinics for college financial aid
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3/28/2006 Emanuel Amendment to Restore $12 Billion in Student Aid Cuts -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel will offer an amendment to the College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 (HR 609) in the Rules
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3/20/2006 Lawmakers Announce Joint Resolution Seeking Rotunda Honors For Fallen -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg and U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced today that they will introduce a resolution in the House and Senate
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3/20/2006 King, Emanuel Introduce Elder Justice Act; Protects Elderly From Abuse and Exploitation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Peter T. King, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Congressman Rahm Emanuel, have introduced the Elder Justice Act (H.R. 4993),
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3/20/2006 Emanuel Marks Five-Year Anniversary of Failed Economic Policies -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following in response to Treasury Secretary John W. Snow’s comments that growing income disparities in the United
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3/18/2006 Emanuel Hosts “Rahm’s Readers” Awards Ceremony; Praises Parents and Students for Successful Program -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel hosted a reception celebrating the success of the second annual “Rahm’s Readers” program at the Chicago Academy. At
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3/16/2006 Lawmakers Seek Rotunda Honors for Fallen U.S. Soldiers as Nation Marks Three-Year Anniversary of Iraq Invasion -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg and Congressman Rahm Emanuel called
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3/16/2006 Emanuel Underscores Commitment to Restoring Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, as members of the Great Lakes Coalition descend on Washington for their annual Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast, hosted by the Northeast-Midwest Institute
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3/14/2006 Emanuel Introduces Economic Indicators Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel introduced a resolution to establish an Advisory Commission to Study the Accuracy of Current Economic Indicators. “From
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3/13/2006 Emanuel Promotes Preparing Excellent Teachers Act -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, at the New Leaders for New Schools education forum, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel promoted his legislation which would allow the Department of
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3/8/2006 Emanuel Applauds Passage of "Children's Safety and Violent Crime Prevention Act"; Bill Includes Similar Provisions from Emanuel's Lunsford and Lunde Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel applauded the passage the Children’s Safety and Violent Crime Prevention Act of 2005 (H.R. 4472). Last summer, Emanuel introduced
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3/2/2006 Democrats Raise Concern About UAE Boycott of Israel, Relationship with Hamas -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Alcee L. Hastings, Henry A. Waxman and thirty-eight Democratic Members of the U.S. House of Representatives released the
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2/28/2006 Emanuel Joins Dingell to Celebrate Fat Tuesday; Dingell Presents Emanuel with Traditional Paczki -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in his office on Capitol Hill, U.S. Representative John Dingell presented U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel with traditional Michigan
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2/27/2006 Emanuel, Schakowsky Hold Press Conference on Lack of Savings in Medicare Drug Benefit for Taxpayers and Seniors -
CHICAGO, IL—In the week marking the two month anniversary since the Medicare drug benefit took effect, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Jan Schakowsky held
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2/22/2006 Emanuel, Markey Call Dubai Port Decision Wake-Up Call for Congressional Action -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Representative Edward J. Markey, senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following letter to
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2/20/2006 Emanuel Criticizes "Medicare Complexity Tax" -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel held a press conference counting down the days until the “Medicare Complexity Tax” becomes affective. Under current law,
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2/15/2006 Emanuel Reviews American Priorities -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor today. “Mr. Speaker, yesterday White House Press Secretary Scott
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2/9/2006 Stark, Emanuel Call on Leavitt to Explain Why the Administration Left Over $50 Billion in Budget Savings on the Table -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S Representative Rahm Emanuel joined Representative Pete Stark in releasing the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt requesting a
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2/8/2006 Emanuel, DeLauro Call on Nussle to Honor Commitment to Honest Budget Funding for Wars -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Rosa DeLauro released the following letter to Chairman of the Committee on Budget Jim Nussle praising his support
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1/28/2006 Emanuel Kicks Off Tax Season; Offers Tax and FAFSA Assistance for 5th District -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel kicked-off tax season with the first of eleven free clinics for college financial aid and tax preparation services
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1/23/2006 Emanuel Calls on President to Issue Relief to Medicare Beneficiaries -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel held a press conference calling on the President to issue $1,000 debit cards to low-income and disabled Medicare
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1/16/2006 Emanuel Announces $900,000 for Chicago Academy High School; Calls Chicago Academy Model for the Nation -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel held a press conference to announce $900,000 for the Chicago Academy High School and to introduce The Preparing
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1/5/2006 Reps. Meehan and Emanuel and Sen. Feingold: The Time is Now for Real Lobbying and Ethics Reform -
CHICAGO, IL—Statement of Congressmen Marty Meehan and Rahm Emanuel and Senator Russ Feingold, original cosponsors of lobbying reform legislation introduced in the U.S. House
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1/4/2006 Emanuel, Tanner Call for Renewed Focus on Reducing National Debt -
CHICAGO, IL.—Today, in a letter to Treasury Secretary John W. Snow, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and John Tanner expressed concern about the Administration’s fourth
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12/15/2005 Wyden, Emanuel Join Forces for Middle Class Tax Relief and "Simpler, Flatter, Fairer" Tax Plan -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a press conference today, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel touted their comprehensive, bicameral tax reform legislation that contains
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12/13/2005 Durbin and Emanuel Introduce Legislation to Help States Provide Access to Health Insurance for All Children -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Durbin and Congressman Rahm Emanuel today introduced the All Kids Health Insurance Coverage Act of 2005, modeled after Illinois Governor Rod
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12/9/2005 Emanuel, Schakowsky, Obama Call on President to Stand by Great Lakes Regional Collaboration -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, at Navy Pier U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Jan Schakowsky and U.S. Senator Barack Obama held a press conference to call on the
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12/5/2005 Emanuel Introduces Tax Credit for Hybrid Vehicles -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, at the 19th District Police Station, Motor Maintenance Facility location, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced he will introduce the American Hybrid Tax
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11/26/2005 Feingold, Emanuel Call for Immediate Lobby Reform Legislation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement on the Justice Department’s investigation of former lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
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11/18/2005 Emanuel Announces $1.25 Million for Center on Halsted -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced that he secured $1.25 million in funding for the Center on Halsted from the Fiscal Year 2006
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11/15/2005 Emanuel Calls for New Prescription: Put Seniors Ahead of Rx Companies -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement about the GOP's Medicare prescription drug program that 42 million American seniors can begin signing
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11/11/2005 Emanuel Honors 87th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Poland -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in recognition of the 87th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Poland
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11/10/2005 Emanuel, Lautenberg Honor Fallen Troops; Resolution to Recognize Fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel and Senator Frank Lautenberg announced the introduction of a concurrent resolution honoring the members of the Armed Forces
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11/10/2005 Legislation Protecting Prescription Drug Imports Passes House; Blocking prescription drug importation through U.S. trade agreements will no longer be possible -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht (MN), Anne Northup (KY), Rosa DeLauro (CT), Rahm Emanuel (IL), Jo Ann Emerson (MO) and Bernard Sanders (VT)
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11/9/2005 Emanuel, Durbin, Obama Announce Funding for World's First Ethanol-to-Hydrogen Fueling Station; Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Contains $2 million for Project -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel and Senators Durbin and Obama announced that they secured $2 million in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill for
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11/2/2005 Emanuel Announces Wounded Heroes Gift Fairness Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced he will introduce the Wounded Heroes Gift Fairness Act that will change Federal ethics regulations to allow
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10/31/2005 Emanuel Honors Roman Pucinski -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in honor of late U. S. Representative and Alderman Roman Pucinski. Today Cook County Forest
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10/28/2005 Emanuel Supports Resolution Condemning Iran; Calls on the United Nation to take Decisive Action -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House Floor this morning in response to the President of
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10/20/2005 Emanuel, DeFazio, Bishop, Delahunt Announce American Parity Act; Legislation Calls to Reinvest in America -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives William Delahunt and Peter DeFazio joined U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel at a press conference to introduce the American Parity Act
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10/18/2005 Hoyer, Emanuel Concerned that Tax Reform Panel May Embrace Bait and Switch Proposals -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and Rep. Rahm Emanuel, a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following
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10/18/2005 Emanuel Calls Headlines “Wake Up Call” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as prepared for the House floor.“Mr. Speaker, I know we’re pretty busy, so to catch
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10/14/2005 American Legion Endorses Welcome Home GI Bill; Medals Awarded to World War II Vets -
CHICAGO, IL—In a press conference today, the American Legion announced its support for the Welcome Home GI Bill of 2005, introduced by Congressman Rahm
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10/5/2005 Emanuel Calls for Tax Code that Works for Middle-Class Families -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to a new IRS report that shows middle-class paid taxes at a
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10/2/2005 Emanuel Calls on Reynolds to Sign Lobby and Ethics Reform Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement following his appearance on Sunday’s Meet the Press calling on Congressman Tom Reynolds (NY) to
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9/28/2005 Emanuel Calls on Chertoff to Re-Evaluate Brown Contract -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel released the following letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff asking him to re-evaluate FEMA’s contract with former
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9/28/2005 Emanuel Calls to Update Endangered Species Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor. “Mr. Speaker, much of the Gulf Coast lies in
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9/26/2005 Emanuel Meets with Business Leaders to Discuss Innovation and Technology -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL) joined David Baker of ITT, Warren Hill of Hill Manufacturing, Bret
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9/21/2005 Emanuel, Melancon, Lewis, Taylor, Introduce Fast-Track Tax Refunds for Katrina Victims -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Charlie Melancon, Gene Taylor, and John Lewis introduced legislation directing the Internal Revenue Service to immediately fast-track Earned
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9/19/2005 Emanuel, Berman Call on Egypt to Fulfill their Commitment to Peace in Gaza -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Rep. Howard Berman, senior member of the House Committee on International Relations released the following letter
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9/14/2005 Emanuel Applauds Passage of “Children’s Safety Act” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL) applauded the passage the Children’s Safety Act of 2005 (H.R. 3132). This summer, Emanuel introduced the Jessica Lunsford
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9/14/2005 Emanuel, Obama Announce Plan for Fast-Track Tax Refunds -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to Treasury Secretary John Snow, U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) and U.S. Senator Barack Obama (IL) called on the Treasury
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9/7/2005 Emanuel Calls for Rebuilding, Restoring, and Retrospection -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, there are three ways to
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8/22/2005 Emanuel Commends Chao on 401(k) Efforts -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released a letter to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao responding to The USA Today story on the
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8/18/2005 Emanuel, Madigan Announce Program to Track Predators -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel joined Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to announce the Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Act. This legislation, named after
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7/29/2005 Emanuel Announces $28 Million for Chicago -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced that he secured $28 million for key Chicago transportation projects in the 5th Congressional District from the
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7/28/2005 Emanuel Introduces “Life Insurance Anti-Discrimination in Travel Act” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) introduced the Life Insurance Anti-Discrimination in Travel Act. The bill prohibits life insurance companies from using a
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7/27/2005 Emanuel, Clinton Protect Troops from Unscrupulous Financial Sales -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL), along with Reps. Chet Edwards (TX), Charles Rangel (NY), Rosa DeLauro (CT), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL),
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7/27/2005 Emanuel Calls Congress Gift That Keeps On Giving -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement in response to the Rules Committee blocking him from offering his Vioxx Amendment to
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7/23/2005 Emanuel Creates Program to Track Predators -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel joined Rep. Bob Filner to introduce the Jessica Lunsford and Sarah Lunde Act. This legislation, named after 9-year-old Jessica
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7/22/2005 Include a Sunset Provision in Patriot Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement following House reauthorization of the Patriot Act. “The original version of the Patriot Act
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7/21/2005 Gutknecht, Emanuel applaud Senate action to allow for Rx importation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht and Rahm Emanuel today applauded the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for including an amendment to the Federal
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7/21/2005 Three Questions for Secretary Leavitt -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) released the following statement in response to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt’s forum on Medicare prescription
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7/20/2005 Emanuel Announces Intention to Strip Manufacturer Liability Waiver from Medical Malpractice Legislation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement as delivered on the House floor this morning. “Mr. Speaker, the first Vioxx lawsuit to
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7/6/2005 Emanuel Releases Detailed Study of Impact of Privatizing Social Security on 5th District -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel held a press conference with current members of the work force from Chicago’s 5th Congressional District to announce the
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6/27/2005 Congress Continues to Honor America's Fallen -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Thursday, June 23, 2005, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement during a Special Order on the floor of the U.S.
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6/24/2005 Emanuel Stands-up for Patient Privacy -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel joined Congressman Edward Markey to introduce the Markey Emanuel Notification Amendment, which was included in the Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill. This
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6/23/2005 Congress Honors America's Fallen -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Thursday, June 23, 2005, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following statement during a Special Order on the floor of the U.S.
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6/16/2005 Emanuel Bill Seeks to Ban Great Lakes Oil and Gas Drilling -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Rahm Emanuel joined Congressman Bart Stupak and Members of Congress representing Great Lakes states at a press conference to introduce the Great
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6/12/2005 Emanuel Proposes Tax Reform: Simplifies, Consolidates Education Costs -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel joined college students and their families at the DePaul Center in downtown Chicago to announce the Expanded College
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6/9/2005 Emanuel, Stark Call for Medicare Drug Oversight -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Pete Stark
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6/6/2005 Daley, Emanuel Announce $17 Million to Improve Six Corners Retail District -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel joined Mayor Richard M. Daley, Alderman Patrick J. Levar (Ward 45) and George Borovik from the Portage Park
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6/3/2005 Emanuel Announces Funding in House Bill for World's First Ethanol-to-Hydrogen Fueling Station -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced he secured $2 million in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives for
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5/30/2005 Emanuel Awards Bronze Medal to Battle of the Bulge Veteran -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel joined Illinois State Representative John A. Fritchey (11th District) at the Edgewater Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at
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5/26/2005 Members Call on Speaker to Take Vote on Rx Importation Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht, Rahm Emanuel, Ginny Brown-Waite, Rosa DeLauro, and Bernie Sanders and U.S. Senator David Vitter held a press conference
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5/24/2005 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 Passes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today. Mr. Speaker, as an original cosponsor of H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
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5/21/2005 Business School at University of Illinois Creates $250,000 Scholarship for Vets -
CHICAGO, IL—The College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) announced today it has established a $250,000 education scholarship fund for veterans
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5/17/2005 Meehan, Emanuel To Introduce Comprehensive Lobbying Reform Legislation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Marty Meehan and Rahm Emanuel today introduced the Special Interest Lobbying and Ethics Accountability Act of 2005. The legislation requires members
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4/25/2005 Emanuel Receives Durbin Endorsement of Welcome Home GI Bill -
CHICAGO, IL—During a press conference today at Soldier Field, U.S. Senator Richard Durbin endorsed U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel’s Welcome Home GI Bill and announced that
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4/22/2005 Emanuel, Obama Announce Plans for World's First Ethanol-to-Hydrogen Fueling Station -
CHICAGO, IL—During a press conference today at a city fueling station near Goose Island, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Dick
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4/22/2005 Bayh, Emanuel Call on SEC to Make Necessary Changes to Protect Children's Vaccine Supply -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In light of a recent report in the Washington Post that the Pediatric Vaccine Stockpile has become "nearly empty," U.S. Senator Evan Bayh
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4/20/2005 Emanuel, Stupak, Schakowsky, Kildee, Bean, Call on Congress to Ban Oil Drilling in Great Lakes -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Bart Stupak, Janice Schakowsky, Dale Kildee, and Melissa Bean held a press conference to call on the House
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4/17/2005 Emanuel Receives VFW Praise for Welcome Home GI Bill -
CHICAGO, IL—Today John W. Davin, SFC (Retired), Illinois State Community Activities Director for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, praised U.S.
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4/15/2005 Reform the Tax Code Now, No More April Headaches -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today in light of today’s deadline for filing federal income tax returns for 2004:
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4/13/2005 Emanuel, Bayh Call on President to Prepare for Flu Pandemic -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel and Senator Evan Bayh released a letter to President Bush calling for the Administration to act now and
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4/12/2005 Emanuel, Gutknecht Call Cost Increase Urgent Reminder of Need for Rx Market Access Legislation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Representative Gil Gutknecht issued the following statement in response to reports that the prices of brand name drugs
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4/6/2005 Emanuel Introduces Third Proposal in Savings Revolution -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel introduced the “401(k) Automatic Enrollment Act of 2005,” legislation that makes it easier for employers to enroll new
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4/1/2005 Emanuel Announces Plan to Make Saving for Retirement Easier -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel held a roundtable discussion with executives and employees of RR Donnelley to announce his 401(k) Automatic Enrollment Act
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3/30/2005 Emanuel Calls for IRS to Reorder Priorities, Put Middle Class Families Ahead of Tax Evaders -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released a letter to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark W. Everson responding to a new IRS study showing
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3/24/2005 Emanuel Calls Guard and Reserve Heath Care Expansion, “Good Start” -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas Hall’s announcement that members
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3/23/2005 Emanuel Highlights College Aid and Tax Assistance in 5th Congressional District -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel held a press conference to highlight college aid and tax refunds returned to residents of the 5th Congressional
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3/21/2005 Emanuel Announces Additional Funding for Franklin Park Underpass -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel visited Franklin Park to announce the final piece of funding required to complete the Franklin Park Grand Avenue
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3/15/2005 Emanuel Makes Saving for Retirement Easier with “Retirement Savings for Working Americans Act of 2005” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel introduced the “Retirement Savings for Working Americans Act of 2005,” legislation that makes the Saver’s Credit refundable and
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3/15/2005 Emanuel Makes Paying for College Simpler, Unveils “College Aid Made EZ Act” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel along with Reps. George Miller, John Tierney, Tim Ryan, and Tim Bishop, introduced legislation that dramatically simplifies the
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3/15/2005 Emanuel Calls for Closing Protection Trust Loophole -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Representative William D. Delahunt announced an amendment to the Personal Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Protection Act, scheduled
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3/11/2005 Emanuel Renews Call for Comprehensive Solution to Protect Airline Pensions -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to reports that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC), the federal agency that
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3/7/2005 Emanuel Celebrates Pulaski Day -
Kongresman Emanuel obchodzi Pulaski Day CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel joins Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn, Mayor Richard M. Daley,
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3/3/2005 Emanuel Makes Saving for Retirement Easier with the “Direct Deposit Savings Act of 2005” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel introduced the Direct Deposit Savings Act of 2005, legislation that makes retirement savings easier by allowing taxpayers
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3/2/2005 Emanuel, Daley Pledge Continued Support for Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in an address at the annual Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast, hosted by the Northeast-Midwest Institute and the Great Lakes Commission, U.S. Representative
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2/26/2005 Emanuel Unveils “Welcome Home Package” for Returning Veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq -
CHICAGO, IL—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel announced plans to introduce legislation creating a “Welcome Home Package” for returning American Veterans who have served in
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2/8/2005 Bayh, Emanuel Offer Flu Protection Act As Solution to Cycle of Vaccine Shortages -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As health officials began meeting today to determine what flu strains should be included in next year’s vaccine, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh and
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2/3/2005 Congressman Emanuel on thePresident’s State of the Union Address -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in response to the State of the Union Address. “Tonight the President did a good job
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2/2/2005 Reps. Emanuel, Edwards Call for Ban on Contractual Mutual Funds, New Requirements for Sale of Life Insurance to Protect Troops -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Chet Edwards introduced legislation (H.R. 461) to ban the sale of “contractual mutual funds,” which disappeared from the
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1/27/2005 Congressmen Emanuel, Waxman Ask NIU President to Renounce Anti-Semitic Comments of Professor who Accompanied White House Delegation to Ukrainian Elections -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Henry A. Waxman today released the following open letter to the president of Northern Illinois University (NIU) asking him
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1/26/2005 Senators, Representatives Unveil Rx Market Access Bill -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators David Vitter, Ken Salazar, Jim DeMint and John Thune and U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht, Rahm Emanuel, Anne Northup, Sherrod Brown and
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1/21/2005 New Federal Appropriations for CPS top $2 million for 2005 -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—More than $2 million in additional federal funding has been allocated to the Chicago Public Schools to help the school district move forward
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1/21/2005 REPS. RYAN, EMANUEL AND MILLER WANT IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SIMPLIFY COLLEGE AID APPLICATION -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In anticipation of a forthcoming report from an advisory committee to Congress on the student financial aid application process, Reps. Tim Ryan, Rahm
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1/12/2005 Emanuel Questions Administration Policy on Canadian Cattle, Drug Imports -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel sent the following letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman and U.S. Secretary of Health and
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1/5/2005 Emanuel Named to House Committee on Ways and Means -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel was named to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which
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1/3/2005 Earthquake and Tsunami Information and Relief Efforts -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Like all citizens of the world, I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families of the earthquake and tsunamis. We grieve for
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12/21/2004 Bipartisan Drug Import Coalition Expresses Disappointment at Outcome of HHS Task Force Report -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel, Gil Gutknecht, Bernie Sanders, Dan Burton, Jo Ann Emerson, Rosa DeLauro, Anne Northup, and Sherrod Brown today issued the
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12/21/2004 Congressman Emanuel Applaudes Federal Approval of Illinois Hospital Assessment Plan -
CHICAGO, IL—Today is a great day for Illinois hospitals and the patients they serve. The approval of the state’s Hospital Assessment Plan will mean
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12/9/2004 Emanuel Questions Pentagon’s Management of Iraq War -
CHICAGO, IL—Following a series of curious statements by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel today questioned the Pentagon’s management of the
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12/7/2004 Members Question Motives for Delay of Task Force Report on Drug Importation -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Gil Gutknecht, Rahm Emanuel, Bernie Sanders, Dan Burton, Jo Ann Emerson, Anne Northup and Rosa DeLauro today issued the following statement regarding
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12/7/2004 Emanuel Provision in Intelligence Bill Calls for Treasury Department Report on Critical Financial Infrastructure -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The conference report to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (H.R. 10) includes a provision authored by Congressman Rahm Emanuel
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12/7/2004 Congressmen Emanuel, Gutknecht Commend HHS Action on Importation of Flu Vaccine from Canada and Germany -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Gil Gutknecht, sponsors of the House-passed H.R. 2427, The Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, today praised Department of Health
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12/3/2004 Kirk, Emanuel, Biggert, Schakowsky Tell Great Lakes Regional Collaboration to Speed Up the Clean Up -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—During the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Meeting held Friday in Chicago, U.S. Reps. Mark Kirk, Rahm Emanuel, Judy Biggert, and Jan Schakowsky laid
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11/20/2004 Emanuel Statement: Flu Vaccine Funds in Approps Bill Will Help Eliminate Vaccine Shortages -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement in support of the inclusion of flu vaccine provisions in the Omnibus Appropriations bill, expected
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11/10/2004 Emanuel Brings Chicago World War II Veterans’ Stories to Chicago Students; Presents Medals to Widow of WWII Veteran -
CHICAGO, IL—Today marked the culmination of an eight-month project by Chicagoans interested in preserving the living history of Chicago’s World War II veterans. U.S.
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10/25/2004 Emanuel Joins Gov. Blagojevich in Announcing 30,000 New Flu Shots For Illinois' Most Vulnerable Residents -
CHICAGO, IL—Governor Rod Blagojevich today announced that his administration has negotiated a tentative agreement -- subject to approval from the U.S. Food and Drug
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10/22/2004 Congressman Emanuel, Cosponsors of Flu Protection Act Ask House Leadership to Act on Legislation During November Session -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Rahm Emanuel and nineteen bipartisan cosponsors of the Flu Protection Act (H.R. 3758) today sent a letter to Speaker of the House
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10/15/2004 Emanuel Awards Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Republican Congress -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Republican Congress for passing a jobs bill that’s unlikely to create
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10/8/2004 Rep. Emanuel Statement on Sept. 2004 Jobs Report -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel commented Friday on the latest jobs report: “President Ronald Reagan once said that facts are stubborn things. “Since George
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10/8/2004 Emanuel Awards Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to Bush Administration -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to the Bush Administration for its refusal to acknowledge failures in Iraq.
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10/8/2004 Senator Bayh, Congressman Emanuel Commend House Government Reform Committee for Hearing on Flu Shortage; Urge HHS Secretary Thompson to Support Provisions of Flu Protection Act -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Evan Bayh and Congressman Rahm Emanuel, Senate and House sponsors of the Flu Protection Act (S. 2038 / H.R. 3758), today praised
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10/7/2004 Emanuel Testifies Before Senate Commerce Committee on Proposal to Protect Airline Employees’ Pension Benefits -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel testified today before the Senate Commerce Committee where he was asked to outline a concept he has developed to
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9/30/2004 Resolution to Establish Troop Memorial in Rotunda Introduced in House and Senate -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Representative Jim Turner, and U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg united behind a proposed memorial honoring America’s service men
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9/30/2004 Emanuel Statement: Republicans Ducking Their Responsibilities -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today at a press conference with House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky
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9/30/2004 “The American people can handle the truth. The question is can the President?” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel delivered the following one-minute speech today. Following is the text. "Mr. Speaker, a former CIA official recently said, “The
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9/28/2004 Emanuel to Co-Chair Congressional Serbian Caucus -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel has become the co-chair of the Congressional Serbian Caucus, a bipartisan group of legislators dedicated to maintaining and strengthening
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9/24/2004 Emanuel Meets with former Polish President Lech Walesa on Visa Waiver Status for Poland -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel met with former Polish President Lech Walesa this week in his Washington, D.C. office to discuss the Polish Visa
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9/17/2004 Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to HHS Secretary Thompson -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson for failing to
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9/15/2004 Emanuel Statement “When the American President Speaks, He Must Mean What He Says” -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today urging the President to speak candidly. “When the American president speaks, he must mean
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9/13/2004 Emanuel Statement on the Revocation of the Assault Weapons Ban -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel released the following statement today marking the expiration of the federal Assault Weapons Ban. The law was signed into
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9/13/2004 Emanuel, Chicago Families of Troops, Veterans Urge Memorial for Afghanistan and Iraq Wars -
CHICAGO, IL—Today U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel was joined by Chicago veterans and local families of America’s service men and women as they united behind
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9/10/2004 Emanuel Awards “Hypocrisy Moment of the Week” to Condoleezza Rice -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel awarded his Hypocrisy Moment of the Week to National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice for stating that the war in
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9/7/2004 House Members Request Speaker Hastert Arrange Tribute to Fallen Troops, Families in Capitol Rotunda -
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Rahm Emanuel and Jim Turner urged House Speaker Dennis Hastert to arrange a temporary memorial honoring America’s service men and women
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9/3/2004 Emanuel Statement on August Unemployment -
CHICAGO, IL—U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement in response to the updated unemployment figures released this morning by the Bureau of Labor
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8/26/2004 Gov. Blagojevich and U.S. Rep. Emanuel call on Pfizer to halt plans to deny Illinois residents access to affordable medications -
CHICAGO, IL—Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Congressman Rahm Emanuel today called on drug-manufacturer Pfizer to stop its plans to deny Illinois residents access to its
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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
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8/17/2004 Congressman Emanuel and Governor Blagojevich Announce Plan to Make Illinois First State in the Nation to Provide Consumers with Access to Prescription Drugs from Canada, Ireland and the UK -
CHICAGO, IL – After nearly a year of working diligently to secure federal cooperation in providing Illinois residents with access to safe, affordable drugs from
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8/13/2004 Lawmakers Challenge FDA Commissioner for Blocking Reimported Rx Drugs -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Rahm Emanuel (IL-5), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Congressman Bernard Sanders (VT-At Large) sent the following letter to Acting Commissioner of the
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