Press Releases

Schakowsky Amplifies Call For Sexual Violence Justice; Supports Franken Amendment
October 22, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 22, 2009) -- On July 28, 2005 at Camp Hope, Baghdad, Iraq, Jamie Leigh Jones, an employee of Halliburton/Kellogg Brown & Root, was gang-raped by seven men and locked in a shipping crate. Ever since, justice has been denied.

Schakowsky Testimony On International Violence Against Women Act
October 21, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 21, 2009) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, delivered the following testimony before the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations and Oversight during the hearing, "International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions....

Prepared Statement of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight

Hearing on "International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions...

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityWomen's Issues
Committee Puts Toxic Mercury Polluters On Notice
October 21, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 21, 2009) — In a major step toward improving public health and curbing the severe risks of toxic Mercury pollution, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, passed legislation today through the Energy & Commerce Committee that forbids the use of mercury-cell technology in the production of chlorine within 5 years of enactment.

Reform Provides Health Care Solutions for Women
October 6, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 6, 2009) — Renewed demands to change the health care system for women were called for today by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, and members of the Democratic Women's Working Group. Women continue to face intense discrimination in both coverage and cost by insurance providers. However, health insurance reform legislation making its way through Congress would put an end to these unfair practices.

"Our health insurance reform legislation provides real solutions for real problems that women face everyday,... said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Democratic Women's Working Group Chairwoman.

Schakowsky Statement on Violence Against Women Act
September 13, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 13, 2009) -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, Chairwoman of the Congressional Women's Caucus, released the following statement to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act that was signed into law on September 13, 1994 by President Bill Clinton."For fifteen years, the Violence Against Women Act has made women and girls more safe and more secure. Law enforcement agencies were given resources to improve investigation capabilities, prosecutors were given more aggressive prosecution tools, and the door was opened for justice to be served in cases that prosecutors did not pursue.
Schakowsky Statement on 9/11 Anniversary
September 11, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 11, 2009) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001 and the sacrifice of the first responders, service men and women, and the firefighters and police officers who answered the call of those in need. "On September 11, 2001, Americans came together in living rooms, offices, schools, churches, mosques and synagogues to support one another during a time of fear, tragedy, and tremendous loss. Every year, we remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11th.
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Schakowsky Statement on Joint Session Health Care Address
September 9, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 9, 2009) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, Progressive Caucus Health Care Task Force Chairwoman, released the following statement after President Obama address a joint session of Congress. Rep. Schakowsky, a senior member of the Energy & Commerce Committee, has been outspoken about the need for a public option and health care reform. "I believe with this President we are going to make history by passing legislation that will meet the health care needs of all people.
Schakowsky Commitment to Public Option
September 3, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2009) -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement expressing her unequivocal support for a robust public health insurance plan. Rep. Schakowsky, a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee has been a strong voice in support of such a plan.

Schakowsky Statement on Blackwater Contract Extension
September 2, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 2, 2009) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement in response to the State Department's decision to grant an extension to Blackwater for operations in Iraq. Rep. Schakowsky has been critical of using private contractors to provide armed security services for U.S. government personnel.