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“Edith Ramirez has been a leader in efforts to promote privacy protections for emerging technologies, stop unethical business practices, and inform consumers as they navigate the marketplace. Under Chairwoman Ramirez, the Federal Trade Commission saved consumers billions of dollars through its enforcement actions. It was a pleasure to work with her as Ranking Member of the House subcommittee on consumer protection, and I thank her for her nearly seven years of service on the Commission.”
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Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after Senate Republicans ignored the concerns of the Office of Government Ethics by scheduling confirmation hearings for nominees whose potential conflicts of interest have not been properly vetted and whose financial disclosures have not been submitted:
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack that left four dead and many more wounded in Jerusalem this weekend:
“I am outraged and horrified by the terrorist attack on Jerusalem yesterday. I condemn this act of terror, and any and all who glorify it, in the strongest terms.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statemment after reports that Jay Clayton would be chosen to head the Securities and Exchange Commission:
Washington D.C. - Today, Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Select Panel Republicans’ final report, which was drafted in secret, without any input from Panel Democrats:
“History will not look kindly upon this Panel. Panel Republicans spent nearly $1.6 million taxpayer dollars chasing inflammatory lies being peddled by anti-abortion extremists. Their inappropriate working relationship with these groups put law-abiding doctors and researchers at risk.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the dangerous rules package proposed by House Republicans:
Glenview, IL – This afternoon, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Daniel Biss, State Representative Laura Fine & State Representative Robyn Gabel sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration calling for a full Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on the potential consequences of the proposed UPRR Siding Extension at A-20 Project.
Washington, D.C.– This week, 105 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, sent a letter to President-elect Trump urging the elimination of the Hyde Amendment. Federal restrictions prevent millions of women, including low-income women, servicewomen, federal employees, Native American women and residents of Washington, D.C. from exercising their constitutional right to abortion care.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate David Friedman as United States Ambassador to Israel: