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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to reports that the bodies of the three kidnapped Jewish teens missing since June 12 had been found:

“I wish to express my deepest condolences to the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel. Like so many others around the world, I had hoped for their safe return, but unfortunately our worst fears have been realized. These innocent children were intentionally and brutally murdered. Such a heinous act cannot go unpunished or without universal condemnation.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a narrow 5-4 decision in Harris v. Quinn that eliminates “fair share” fee arrangements for Illinois home healthcare workers. The decision does not affect those arrangements for other public employees such as teachers, hospital nurses or clerical workers. Under “fair share” fee arrangements, workers pay the cost of negotiating for their benefits even if they choose not join a union. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on this ruling:

Washington, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. case today. The Court decided that closely-held, for-profit corporations can deny their employees access to contraceptives based on the corporations’ religious objections. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the decision:

Washington, D.C. – Today, General Motors (GM) announced its plan to compensate the victims of its failure to address defective ignition switches in its vehicles, and its failure to recall those vehicles in a timely manner. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response:

Washington, DC – During a press conference on Wednesday highlighting the harm Congress’s failure to renew unemployment insurance has on America’s veterans, U.S. Congressman David N.

Washington, DC – Last Friday, Representatives Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) led 121 of their Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Administrator Carolyn W. Colvin, urging her to reconsider impending cutbacks that will severely restrict access to SSA services. Those cutbacks – ending in-person requests for copies of Social Security Numbers (known as Numi-lites) and/or verification statements from SSA offices – take effect in August and October of this year respectfully.

Washington, D.C. – Today’s Supreme Court decision puts women’s access to safe and legal abortions at risk. Massachusetts had established a buffer zone in response to violence, intimidation, and physical obstruction that can prevent women from exercising their constitutionally-protected right to abortion. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on the ruling:

Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court on Thursday limited the President's power to fill high-level vacancies with recess appointments. The case, NLRB v. Noel Canning, challenged President Barack Obama’s appointment of commissioners to the National Labor Relations Board. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on the ruling: