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WASHINGTON, DC – During a week that marks both the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 50th anniversary of Medicare, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation that would increase competition and help lower drug costs for seniors and persons with disabilities who are enrolled in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the State Department’s decision to upgrade Malaysia in the Trafficking in Persons Report, which was released today:
“I am disappointed that the State Department has chosen to upgrade Malaysia in this year’s Trafficking in Persons Report. This month, I joined 159 Members of Congress in writing to Secretary of State John Kerry to share our concerns about the situation in Malaysia, and reports that their status would be upgraded from Tier 3. Unfortunately, today’s announcement confirms those reports.
I am very pleased to see that the American people believe the Iran deal is good for our country. Click hereto see the Public Policy Polling detailing this support.
CHICAGO – July 26, 2015 is the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in recognition of the many impacts of this monumental legislation:
“I am proud to join in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
As we celebrate special anniversaries of these monumental programs, I want to hear from you. So far I have received the below stories. They are inspiring and uplifting. They also are great reasons to protect and expand these programs. Please take the time to read the below stories from our neighbors. We must remember each of them and millions more whenever anyone talks about or tries to cut these programs. If you or your family has a story to share, please click here to submit it. Thank you!
WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Zoe Lofgren, Jerry Nadler, and Yvette Clarke sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Tuesday requesting an investigation into the Center for Medical Progress and the selectively-edited video of a Planned Parenthood physician that it recently released.
Co-Chairs of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Seniorsapplaud effort of conference to improve research, treatment and support of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Joins with Greater Chicago Food Depository & Skokie Public Library to Combat Child Hunger
CHICAGO – On Monday, two Chicago-area Members of Congress, Jan Schakowsky and Luis Gutiérrez, will meet with reporters to discuss the prospects for the Iran Nuclear Arms Agreement as it heads to the Congress for approval, and express their optimism. They will be joined by experts in international affairs and Middle East policy to discuss the deal and its implications for the US and Middle East policy.