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Washington, DC (June 25, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act:

"I am deeply disappointed that this morning, the Supreme Court struck down an integral part of the Voting Rights Act.

"Over the last several decades, the Voting Rights Act has played an essential role in helping our country become more accountable and more responsive by protecting citizens' right to vote and be represented, which is the foundation of our democracy. Today's decision is a major setback for voting rights, and it will have very real, negative consequences for voters.

Washington, DC (June 24, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Department of Transportation delay on the rule to prevent backover deaths:

"Last week, the Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would, for the fifth time, delay the finalization of a rule to prevent rear backover deaths. I am angered and disappointed by the NHTSA's decision to finalize the rule to prevent these preventable incidents.

Washington, DC (June 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on World Refugee Day:

Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Representative Laura Fine Host Community Forum on Monday, June 24th. Please stop by for an update on senior issues in Washington D.C. and Springfield and share your thoughts and concerns with your state and federal public servants.

Monday, June 24, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Glenview Senior Center

2400 Chestnut Ave.

See more information here.

Washington, DC (June 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on National Small Business Week:

"Today marks the beginning of National Small Business Week, in which we celebrate American small businesses and recognize the important role they play in our economy and creating jobs. These small businesses are innovators and entrepreneurs that are the backbone of our economy and support our communities. As a member of the Small Business Caucus, I will continue to work to provide small businesses the tools they need to expand and hire hard-working Americans.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to tell my colleagues about one of my constituents, Heriberto León, who wrote recently to explain the real-life consequences of the sequester, for him and for our country.

Mr. León is not asking Congress for much — he simply wants to be able to do his job as an EPA community involvement coordinator, helping to improve access to clean air and clean water for communities in the Chicagoland area.

Washington, DC — The House of Representatives approved a defense authorization bill today containing a measure that will require that military-branded garments made in Bangladesh and sold at base retail stores owned by the Department of Defense, known as exchanges, comply with an enforceable fire and building safety accord that will improve conditions in Bangladesh ready-made garment factories. The amendment was authored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and George Miller (D-Calif.).