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January 14, 2016

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after Planned Parenthood announced that it would be filing a lawsuit against those who tried to spread lies about the organization’s activities:

“I fully support Planned Parenthood’s decision to file suit against the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) and individuals associated with it. I share the concern that CMP’s activities may have violated state and federal laws, and last July I asked both the U.S. Attorney General and the California Attorney General to consider the matter and as a result, the California Attorney General indicated that she would look into it.

Issues:Health

January 13, 2016

Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Child-Resistant Packaging for Liquid Nicotine Clears Final Hurdle – Now Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law

Issues:Health

January 7, 2016

Hoy, la Representante Jan Schakowsky emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a las redadas de ICE que se están llevando a cabo a través de los Estados Unidos:

Issues:Immigration

January 7, 2016

Hoy, la Representante Jan Schakowsky emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a las redadas de ICE que se llevaron a cabo a través de los Estados Unidos:

Issues:Immigration

January 7, 2016

Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the ICE raids that are taking place across the United States:

Issues:Immigration

January 5, 2016

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions to address the gun violence epidemic in America:

“I thank the President for stepping up and taking action where the Republican Congress has repeatedly refused to do so. Gun violence kills 88 Americans every day. In Chicago last year, almost 3,000 people were the victims of gun violence.


December 18, 2015

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after voting for legislation to fund the government:

“I supported the compromise Omnibus funding bill that prevented another disastrous government shut-down, a bill that had some important achievements as well as some provisions that I strongly oppose.


December 18, 2015

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement announcing that Heather Sawyer will be the Democratic Staff Director of the Select Panel to Attack Women’s Health:

Issues:Health

December 17, 2015

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after voting against legislation that would make nearly $700 billion in unpaid-for tax breaks permanent:

“Could Republicans be anymore hypocritical when it comes to deficits and spending? When it comes funding healthcare for first responders, seniors or education for students, Republicans insist that every dime must be paid-for. But when their friends in the business community or other wealthy special interests need their tax breaks renewed, the increase to the deficit no longer matters.


December 16, 2015

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase interest rates: