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Washington, DC (May 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senior House Democrats Call on Retailers to Commit to Fully Enforceable Agreement on Bangladeshi Worker Rights:
Washington, DC (May 16, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republicans voting for the 37th time to repeal Obamacare:
"Today House Republicans shamefully wasted the time and money of the American people by voting for the 37th time to repeal Obamacare.
The Huffington Post, May 11, 2013
By Rep Jan Schakowsky
Today we honor the women who have made an incredible impact on our lives, our mothers. This Mother's Day, I want to call attention to the role women are playing in long-term care. Women are the overwhelming majority of the workers providing long-term support to seniors and people with disabilities. As a result, women are the ones most affected by legislative decisions on long-term care.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: "Climate change is real and is the most serious threat to our environment, our health, and our planet. On Friday, climate scientists found that carbon dioxide has reached a concentration level unseen in about 3 to 5 million years. We can no longer ignore the serious threat that climate change poses to our health and our environment. As a member of the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, I'm committed to reversing the impacts of climate change.
Washington, DC (May 9, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act:
"In honor of National Nurses Week, I reintroduced the Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act today. This bill will help save the lives of patients by improving nursing care in our nation's hospitals. I'm so proud to support the nurses who work every day to provide the best possible care to their patients. It's time that hospitals develop nurse staffing plans that meets safe nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure quality care and patient safety."
Background on the Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act:
Washington, DC (May 9, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the "Pay China First Act":
"Today I voted against yet another risky proposal the Republicans call the "Full Faith and Credit Act," but is more accurately called the "Pay China First Act." Despite its name, this bill — which has no chance of becoming law — would actually undermine the full faith and credit of the United States. It would create financial chaos for families, businesses and entire communities — continuing the Republican pattern of lurching from one self-inflicted crisis to another.
Washington, DC (May 7, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin introduced resolutions in support of home health care:
Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced companion resolutions in the House and Senate to express support for expanded home health care services. Long-term services and support for seniors and individuals with disabilities are proven to be cost-effective, and they enable Americans to live and participate in their communities.
Washington, DC (May 6, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced the Illinois 9th district's winners of the 2013 "An Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition." This year's competition drew entries from 42 students and 18 area high schools.
"The Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition is one of my favorite annual events because it allows students from across our community to show their talent and creativity. It also shows the importance of arts education in helping young people realize their potential.
Washington, DC (May 1, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on President Obama's nomination of Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency:
"I applaud the President's appointment of Mel Watt as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Mel Watt is a thoughtful and meticulous legislator and an independent thinker. As a longtime member of the Financial Services Committee, he has a firm understanding of our national housing market and the changes needed to strengthen it in the future.
Washington, DC (April 29, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following video statement on chained CPI:
Rep. Jan Schakowsky's Video Message
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