Press Releases
Washington, DC (January 24, 2013) — Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement opposing any cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security:
"The Congressional Progressive Caucus remains strongly opposed to any cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Using the chained CPI to reduce Social Security cost of living adjustments is a cut that middle class families cannot afford.
Washington, DC (January 23, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Introduction of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013:
"I proudly stood today with Members of the Democratic Caucus to announce the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. All women deserve to live a life free from violence and intimidation.
Washington, DC (January 23, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on House Republicans temporary debt limit vote:
"Today House Republicans decided to take up a bill that would temporarily address the debt limit, merely shifting the deadline until mid-May. Instead of addressing the crisis immediately, this temporary measure proposes holding the country hostage four months down the road instead of today. Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recently said, 'It's time to stop governing by crisis and stop-gap measure.'
Washington, DC (January 22, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following video statement on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade:
Washington, DC (January 18, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in advance of the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC, the anniversary falls on January 21st:
"Three years ago, the Supreme Court delivered the devastating Citizens United decision which allowed corporate and special interests to flood campaigns with unlimited amounts of money. That decision allowed wealthy people and special interests to have a disproportionate influence in our elections.
Washington, DC (January 16, 2013) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the President and Vice President's efforts to reduce gun violence:
Washington, DC (January 15, 2013) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky, along with Rep. Henry Waxman and 43 House Members, introduced H.R. 261 the Public Option Deficit Reduction Act. This bill would offer the choice of a publicly-run health insurance plan, an option that would save more than $100 billion over 10 years.
Washington, DC (January 15, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has reintroduced H.Res. 29, a resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System, efforts to enhance the safety of air travel and help decrease noise levels.
Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2013) — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule to protect borrowers from abusive mortgage practices:
Washington, DC (January 9, 2013) — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the letter she led to AIG in response to reports that the company is considering joining a lawsuit against American taxpayers and the U.S. government:
"Today I will be sending a letter, along with 13 other House members, urging AIG not to join a lawsuit seeking damages from the U.S. government, which comes after the American taxpayers saved the company with an unprecedented $182 billion bailout.