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Washington, DC (August 6, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Voting Rights Act:

"Today, I am happy to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Because of the actions of so many Americans, the Voting Rights Act was passed, ensuring that all Americans have the right to go to the polls, cast their votes, and participate in the American democratic process.

Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on introducing H.R. 2983 the SHARED Act:

"Last year, I met with a 4th grade constituent named Lily McSheffery. She was concerned about the impact of oil and gas drilling on sources of drinking water, and was determined to do something about it. She urged me to introduce a law that would protect consumers from contamination associated with drilling operations.

Washington, DC (July 31, 2013) — Reps. Schakowsky, Johnson, Honda and Tsongas reintroduced the Women, Peace, and Security Act today:

Washington, DC (July 30, 2013) — The House Democratic Seniors Task Force released the following statement on the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid:

Statement from the Seniors Task Force Co-chairs

Schakowsky Floor Speech

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Washington, DC (July 19, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Republican Bill the "Letting Students Down Act":

"Quality education is the key to success, which is why it is so disappointing that the Republicans brought to the House floor H.R.5 also called the "Letting Students Down Act" today, a bill that was passed without a single Democratic vote.

Washington, DC (July 18, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on House Democrats' Women's economic agenda: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds:

Washington, DC (July 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republicans continuing to obstruct Obamacare:

"After throwing up roadblock after roadblock after roadblock to Obamacare, Republicans are now trying to delay access to care for millions of Americans on the grounds that we're not ready. Despite Republican obstructionism, we will be ready to go on January 1st — and not a day too soon.

Today, Consumer Watchdog released a report highlighting the potential damage that Keystone XL could have on Midwest consumers. The report, Keystone XL: Oil Industry Cash Machine, shows that with a completed pipeline, the current oil glut in the Midwest would be reduced or eliminated, resulting in cost increases of 20-40 cents per gallon of gasoline. Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement on the report: