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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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Washington, DC (August 28, 2013) - Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington:

Washington, DC (August 14, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06) Co-chairs of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force released the following statement on the 78th Anniversary of Social Security: