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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky and leading Democratic members introduced a resolution to disband the Select Investigative Panel, which was established by House Republicans as a political weapon to attack women’s health, target health care providers, and intimidate scientists seeking to understand and ultimately cure life-threatening diseases. Reps. Jerrold Nadler, Diana DeGette, Jackie Speier, Suzan K.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Joint Session of Congress:

Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the passing of Muhammad Ali:

“In my time serving the 9th District of Illinois, I have been fortunate enough to meet Nobel laureates, Presidents, celebrities, Senators, religious leaders, and a host of other famous people. I keep pictures in my office of my personal favorites. My picture with Muhammad Ali sits on the wall directly to the left of my desk, right where I can see it.

Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the passing of Muhammad Ali:

“In my time serving the 9th District of Illinois, I have been fortunate enough to meet Nobel laureates, Presidents, celebrities, Senators, religious leaders, and a host of other famous people. I keep pictures in my office of my personal favorites. My picture with Muhammad Ali sits on the wall directly to the left of my desk, right where I can see it.

Chicago – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day, which will be observed on Monday, May 30:

“On Memorial Day and every day we must keep in our hearts and minds the men and women who have given their lives in service to this nation. We must honor those who have answered the call from all walks of life and all corners of this country to serve in the armed forces. We must never forget those who have died, are missing in action, were prisoners of war, those who are still overseas, our veterans and military families.

Chicago – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement after awarding World War II medals to 102 year old Skokie resident LT. CantorDavid Brandhandlerlast week:

“Cantor David Brandhandler is a courageous American who served his country honorably in World War II. During his brave service to our nation Cantor Brandhandler was awarded service medals, but sadly he was not presented them at the time. I was honored to deliver him these medals that he earned in service to our nation. We must do all that we can to honor the service our veterans have made to this nation.”