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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Rush Holt (NJ-12) and two dozen of their colleagues sent a letter urging Secretary of State John Kerry to oppose the Keystone XL pipeline, arguing that approval of the pipeline is not in the national interest and would be extremely detrimental to the climate.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act:

“Today I voted against passage of H.R. 3826, a bill that would prevent the EPA from meaningfully regulating pollution from power plants – the country’s single biggest emitter of carbon pollution. At a time when sea levels are rapidly rising and severe drought, wildfires, and hurricanes are happening with increasing frequency around the country, we owe it to future generations to take strong action against climate change.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which passed the House yesterday.

“My District has been hit by a series of so-called ‘100-year floods’, which have damaged the homes of many residents. Similar storms have impacted families all across our country. To address this issue, I was proud to vote for the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which passed the House yesterday.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s budget.

“President Obama’s budget request is focused on investing in an American economy that works for us all. This budget invests in working Americans and middle class families, creates good jobs, doubles the Earned Income Tax Credit, makes improvements to our infrastructure, supports 21st century manufacturing, and funds early-education and job training. The President’s budget makes these investments while reducing the deficit by raising revenues from millionaires, billionaires, and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s budget.

“President Obama’s budget request is focused on investing in an American economy that works for us all. This budget invests in working Americans and middle class families, creates good jobs, doubles the Earned Income Tax Credit, makes improvements to our infrastructure, supports 21st century manufacturing, and funds early-education and job training. The President’s budget makes these investments while reducing the deficit by raising revenues from millionaires, billionaires, and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s budget.

“President Obama’s budget request is focused on investing in an American economy that works for us all. This budget invests in working Americans and middle class families, creates good jobs, doubles the Earned Income Tax Credit, makes improvements to our infrastructure, supports 21st century manufacturing, and funds early-education and job training. The President’s budget makes these investments while reducing the deficit by raising revenues from millionaires, billionaires, and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about March 2014 being named National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

“I am very thankful that President Barack Obama has named March 2014 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. All types of cancer continue to claim too many lives in our country and around the world. In the U.S., colorectal cancer is projected to claim 50,310 lives this year.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to EPA’s announcement that it has finalized its Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards Program.

“I am pleased that the EPA has finalized these critical standards that will require improved vehicle emissions and reduce the sulfur content of gasoline. I was a strong advocate for the EPA’s proposed standard, which was almost identical to the one finalized today. Currently, 30 to 45 percent of Americans face near constant exposure to traffic-related air pollutants like nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and cancer-causing agents such as benzene.