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Washington, DC (October 1, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the opening of the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace under Obamacare:

"Today is an historic day in this country. Despite a Republican-led government shutdown, Illinoisans are celebrating the opening of Get Covered Illinois, one of our nation's new Health Insurance Marketplaces that will provide affordable health insurance options to millions of Americans across the country.

Washington, DC (October 1, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the government shutdown:

"Tonight, House Republicans voted to shut down the U.S. government, insisting on their partisan push to derail Obamacare.

"Tomorrow, Americans all across the country will feel the effects. National parks will be closed. Medical research grants won't be made. People trying to sign up for veterans benefits, Medicare and Social Security will face delays. Law enforcement efforts will be hampered.

Washington, DC (September 27, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the UN's climate change report which concludes that the rise in global temperatures is the result of human activity:

Washington, DC (September 24, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on today's announcement that Illinois health plan rates will be 25% lower than expected:

Washington, DC (September 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Continuing Resolution and defunding Obamacare:

"Today I voted against the House Republican Continuing Resolution which would cause damage to all Americans and our nation. This bill would maintain reckless funding levels that removed tens of thousands American children from early childhood education, eliminated millions of Meals on Wheels for seniors, and cost tens of thousands of jobs. Second, it's the 42nd attempt to repeal or defund Obamacare, which is the law of the land.