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.

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.

 

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.