Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) statement on House passage of H.R. 3961, which prevents cuts in payments to Medicare physicians.
This week, the first round of provider payments with a 21% cut was sent to physicians who treat Medicare beneficiaries.
This drastic reduction in reimbursements is quite simply unacceptable. Doctors in my district who provide life-saving care to seniors and people with disabilities have called me to say they won't be able to see Medicare patients much longer. Patients have called begging that we prevent the cuts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) was awarded a 2010 Safety Leader Award today by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, an alliance of consumer groups that work to improve the safety of America's roads, save lives, and reduce injuries.
WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) submitted the following statement in support of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, which she cosponsored.
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the conference report on H.R. 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act.
I would like to thank Chairman Berman for introducing this legislation, of which I am a cosponsor, and for his tireless work in support of halting Iranian aggression.
WASHINGTON, DC (June 21, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in response to two reports issued today that found that Americans continue to face significant insurance premium increases while insurance companies are reaping huge profits.
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WASHINGTON, DC — (June 19, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the company formerly known as Blackwater, now United States Training Center, received a task order worth up to $120 million.
Tony Hayward, BP CEO, Before Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Today
WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) made the following opening remarks at today's hearing with witness Tony Hayward, CEO of British Petroleum. The hearing, held by the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations was entitled, "The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill....
Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding today's hearing.
WASHINGTON, DC — (June 16, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) commended Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for introducing a Senate resolution urging adoption of a Seniors Bill of Rights. It is the companion resolution to H. Res. 1342 , the Seniors Bill of Rights introduced in May by Rep. Schakowsky, Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force and co-sponsored by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) co-sponsored the Senate resolution.
WASHINGTON, DC — (June 10, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement today:
"I congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup. After an incredible season, no team is more deserving.
"The Blackhawks lightening-fast pace and tremendous skill level delivered the team the second-best league record in the regular season. Coach Joel Quenneville guided his team masterfully through the playoffs, where the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, and San Jose Sharks to win the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as Western Conference champions.
Letter Urges BP's CEO to Halt Dividends, Cut PR Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC (June 9, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined nearly 50 other House Democrats in sending a letter to British Petroleum CEO, Tony Hayward urging him to cancel the planned payout of shareholder dividends expected June 21st and to end its aggressive advertising campaign to rehabilitate its image.
Letter Urges BP's CEO to Halt Dividends, Cut PR Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC (June 9, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined nearly 50 other House Democrats in sending a letter to British Petroleum CEO, Tony Hayward urging him to cancel the planned payout of shareholder dividends expected June 21st and to end its aggressive advertising campaign to rehabilitate its image.