Media
Latest News
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the vote to fund the government:
“Today, after 43 days, the federal government is reopening. Make no mistake about it, this was a crisis manufactured entirely by the Republican Party. Republicans control the entire federal government, the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. For weeks, the American people paid the price for their dysfunction. Federal workers missed paychecks, families faced delays in lifesaving services, millions of people were left without the means to put food on the table, and small businesses suffered.
EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to reports of ICE/CBP activity in the 9th District:
“On Halloween, a day meant for family, community, and celebration, Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have instead chosen to terrorize our community. Reports of federal agents abducting our neighbors have come in from Evanston, Skokie, and across the 9th District.
EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the release of the hostages held by Hamas:
“Today, my heart is with the hostages and families who are finally reunited after unimaginable pain, uncertainty, and suffering. The human cost of this war has been staggering, and the time for healing begins now.
EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the announced peace agreement between Israel and Hamas:
“After two excruciating years, I welcome the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The human cost of this war has been staggering, and it is long past time for the conflict to end.
EVANSTON – Today. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on Trump’s unconstitutional, politically motivated deployment of the National Guard in Chicago:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the Federal Government Shutdown:
“As of midnight, the federal government has entered a shutdown. Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. This is an utter failure ofRepublican leadership — it will substantially impact our communities and our economy and will drive up health care costs for millions of people.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after voting against the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR):