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Washington, DC (September 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the shooting that happened in Chicago:
"Last night, innocent men, women and children were shot at Back of the Yards in Chicago. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the community. The shooting left 13 injured, including a 3 year-old boy who is in critical condition at a hospital.
Washington, DC — Legislation introduced in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House today would provide consumers with increased freedom in their banking decisions and protect consumers against unfair fees and bank practices that can create obstacles to switching banks. The legislation was offered by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA).
Washington, DC (December 17, 2013) – Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Bill Foster (IL-11), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following county-by-county numbers of people who would immediately lose all of their unemployment insurance:
On December 28th almost 82,000 people in Illinois are set to lose their unemployment insurance coverage because House Republicans blocked an effort to extend the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program into 2014. An additional 89,000 people in Illinois will lose their coverage in the first six months of 2014 if Republicans continue to block an extension of the program.
Washington, DC (September 18, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky launched an Obamacare toolkit to help constituents of the 9th district:
Washington, DC (September 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Department of Labor's new rule extending minimum wage and overtime protections to nearly two million workers. Rep. Schakowsky submitted comments in support of the rule on March 21, 2012.
"I rise in strong support of H.R. 301, legislation to provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia. I want to thank my colleagues Congressman Wolf and Congresswoman Eshoo for introducing this important legislation, which I am proud to cosponsor.
Washington, DC (September 11, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Anniversary of September 11th:
"Today is a day of remembrance for the thousands of lives lost and for our fallen heroes who rushed to save the lives of others twelve years ago. We grieve with the families who lost their loved ones and honor the first responders and the brave men and women in uniform fighting for our security and safety here at home and abroad.
Washington, DC (September 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement following President Obama's address to the nation on Syria:
"I strongly believe a diplomatic solution is the best way to end Syrian use of chemical weapons. The Russian proposal, first suggested by the Obama Administration, should be fully explored. The U.S. threat of military action is the only reason Syria is even considering this solution.
Washington, DC (September 9, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the passage of the Global Investment in American Jobs Act in the House:
Washington, DC (August 31, 2013) - Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following response to President Obama's statement on Syria:
I believe that President Obama has made the right decision to bring this critical issue to Congress. We need to determine the best way to respond to the heinous use of chemical weapons in Syria and how we can act effectively to protect civilians from further massacres.
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