Press Releases
SCHAKOWSKY PROPOSES PLAN TO PREVENT FUTURE GASOLINE AND HEATING OIL SHORTAGES AND PRICE RUN-UPS
ALSO JOINS MEMBERS TO CALL ON PRESIDENT TO RELEASE OIL FROM STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today announced her intentions to introduce legislation to prevent future gasoline and heating oil shortages and price run-ups. For weeks, oil companies have been gouging consumers and punishing Chicago and Milwaukee for using ethanol, which has forced Chicagoans to pay an extra 40 to 50 cents more per gallon at the pump.
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS OIL COMPANIES USING EXCUSES TO EXPLAIN OUTRAGEOUS GAS PRICES IN CHICAGO
WHOLESALE GAS PRICES DROP BY 30 CENTS SINCE FTC INITIATED INVESTIGATION LAST WEEK
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today said that in the week since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated its investigation into oil company practices, wholesale prices have plummeted 30 cents.
FTC CHAIRMAN SAYS SUFFICIENT QUESTIONS EXIST ABOUT HIGH GAS PRICES TO WARRANT A FORMAL INVESTIGATION
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS SENATOR DURBIN AND OTHERSIN MEETING WITH FTC CHAIRMAN PITOFSKY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a meeting arranged by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Robert Pitofsky, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today applauded the news that a formal investigation has been launched to look into the high gas prices in Chicago and Milwaukee. The FTC will issue its interim report in 30 to 45 days.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS ICIRR AND ADVOCATES TO CALLFOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORMS
WASINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and others to call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reforms.
FOLLOWING MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR BROWNER,
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS OIL COMPANIES GOUGING CONSUMERS
OIL COMPANIES USING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND ETHANOL AS DECOYS FOR THEIR PRICING SCHEMES
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today blamed oil companies for the out-of-control gas prices in Chicago and the Midwest. Schakowsky said that it was clear to her that oil companies are responsible for the dramatic price increases in Chicago, and are using ethanol and environmental regulations as decoys for their pricing schemes.
SCHAKOWSKY LEADS EFFORT TO ENSURE CONTINUED FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE INFECTED WITH HIV/AIDS
CALLS FOR REAUTHORIZATION OF RYAN WHITE CARE ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) is leading the charge to ensure continued federal support for people infected with HIV/AIDS.
SCHAKOWSKY & DEMOCRATS GIVE REPUBLICAN-SPONSORED BILL TO FUND EDUCATION, HEALTH AND OTHER DOMESTIC PRIORITIES A FAILING GRADE
LABOR-HHS-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL SHORTCHANGES STUDENTS, WORKERS & SENIORS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined her Democratic colleagues to oppose a Republican-sponsored funding bill that fails to meet our nation's education and health priorities. The bill is $6.2 billion below the President's request.
SCHAKOWSKY & OTHERS HOLD VIGIL ON CAPITOL STEPS TO REMEMBER VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE
UNVEIL PHOTOS OF VICTIMS FROM THE CHICAGO AREA AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), members of Congress, concerned citizens, and others today held a vigil on the Capitol steps to remember victims of gun violence. Participants urged immediate action by Congress to pass sensible gun safety measures that would require the sale of child safety locks with each handgun, close the gun show sales loophole, and ban the importation of large capacity ammunition clips.