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Washington, DC (December 19, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the NSA advisory panel recommendations:

“I’m pleased that President Obama requested a review of the National Security Agency’s practices and that we now have the recommendations from the advisory panel. This gives us the opportunity to have a robust debate and to make the positive changes needed to ensure that we protect individual privacy and national security concerns in a more balanced way.

Washington, DC (December 12, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on her vote against the budget deal:

Washington, DC (December 11, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the USA Freedom Act:

Washington, DC (December 10, 2013) – Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Sam Farr and Jim McGovern released the following joint statement on the Honduran elections:

“We wish to express our congratulations to the people of Honduras for their commitment to democracy as demonstrated by the participation in recent elections.

Washington, DC (December 9, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky and colleagues send letter to President Obama expressing concern over negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership:

Washington, DC (December 6, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Silent Skies Act:

This week, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Joe Crowley and six other members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3650, the Silent Skies Act, legislation to require airlines to expedite the development of technologies to reduce airplane noise in their existing fleets.

Washington, DC (December 6, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela:

“Today the world lost a fierce and courageous leader with the passing of Nelson Mandela. From fighting for justice even while a prisoner for 27 years to becoming South Africa’s President, Nelson Mandela taught us all the lesson of humility, sacrifice and forgiveness. His lessons and legacy will live on in South Africa and throughout the world.”

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