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Many of us are distrubed by telemarketers, but as you may know there is a way to stop getting these calls -- the Do Not Call Registry.This week I gave a speech on the registry. Please see my speech below:

"Hi, I’m Congresswoman Schakowsky, the Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee – which has jurisdiction over consumer protection issues, including the implementation and enforcement of the Do Not Call Registry.

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the 14^th Anniversary of September 11^th:

“Today, on the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the thousands who lost their lives in this devastating terrorist attack on our country. We will never forget that horrifying day; even now we still grieve for the innocent lives that were taken away or changed forever.

Washington, DC – “Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats announced that the ongoing investigation into Planned Parenthood has shown what we already know – that Planned Parenthood did not break any laws and continues to provide excellent health care to millions of woman across the country. Over the past few months, the Committee has painstakingly conducted interviews and held bipartisan briefings, all of which have shown that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood.

CHICAGO – “American workers are the best in the world. They teach our children, care for our sick and elderly, build our communities and much more. This Labor Day, we must recognize the tireless devotion of our working men and women – and stand up for them.

Throughout this year, I have been impressed and inspired by hard working Americans who are fighting for their rights. I have joined marches and protests with workers in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. – and the fight continues.

Evanston, IL – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about the tragic murder of Fox Lake Police Officer Charles J. Gliniewicz on Tuesday:

CHICAGO – Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board in the Browning-Ferris Industries case revised standards for determining joint-employer status. The Board found that Browning-Ferris Industries was a joint-employer of workers hired by a contractor to staff the company’s recycling center. The joint-employer designation gives workers stronger employment protections and enhanced collective bargaining rights with large corporationsthat play a role in determining salaries, working conditions, and hours. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response: