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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the continued effort by Congressional Republicans to undermine the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed to with Iran. This week the House voted on legislation that would prohibit the transfer of cash to Iran and require the State Department to report on the assets of Iranian leadership.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky delivered the following opening statement at an illegal meeting held by the Republicans on the Select Investigative Panel:
Today’s markup is an unauthorized, dangerous, and unjustifiable escalation of Chair Blackburn’s partisan attack on health care and life-saving research.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Select Investigative Panel will be meeting to consider a report recommending that the House of Representatives hold StemExpress in criminal contempt of Congress:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act. This legislation authorizes almost $200 million for the next phase of the Des Plaines River Project:
The bipartisan and bicameral FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs
Drug corporations’ aggressive increases in prescription drug prices are making lifesaving treatments unaffordable for families, taxpayers and the healthcare system
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after it was announced that the United States and Israel had reached a 10 year Memorandum of Understanding on security assistance with the current agreement set to expire:
CHICAGO, IL – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
“Fifteen years ago our nation suffered the worst terrorist attack in American history. Today, we honor the thousands who lost their lives and the family members and loved ones who lost their moms, dads, brothers and sisters. Our nation will never forget.
CHICAGO, IL – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
“Fifteen years ago our nation suffered the worst terrorist attack in American history. Today, we honor the thousands who lost their lives and the family members and loved ones who lost their moms, dads, brothers and sisters. Our nation will never forget.
CHICAGO – “This Labor Day, I am happy to join in celebrating American workers, the driving force of our powerful economy. Throughout our country's history, progress has only come through the hard work and gumption of our unrivaled labor force. Today, teachers, builders, health care professionals, caretakers, emergency responders, service industry professionals, and countless other American workers still drive our economy forward every single day. On this Labor Day, the best way to demonstrate our appreciation for American workers is to support policies that benefit them and their families.