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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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Washington, DC (December 2, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Illinois pension proposal:

Washington, DC (November 26, 2013) – Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement on the new data that shows Obamacare helped seniors save $8.9 billion on prescription drugs nationwide:

Washington, DC (November 26, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear two cases on the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that contraception be included as a benefit in health insurance policies.