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Washington, DC (April 11, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky voiced her opposition to chained CPI as part of any budget deal today at the Congressional Progressive Caucus press conference:
"The chained CPI was a Boehner/McConnell demand in the negotiations — it was a bad idea then and it is a bad idea now. We should not be negotiating with those who want to take Social Security benefits hostage — seniors are not a bargaining chip. It's time that the Republicans agree to raise revenues that put people back to work in good-paying jobs without demanding cuts to Medicare and Social Security in exchange."
Washington, DC (April 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on voting against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act:
"Our country is facing serious cyber threats and all Americans will benefit from strong cybersecurity protections. However the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) must balance cybersecurity concerns with measures that protect the privacy and civil liberties that Americans deserve. I voted against CISPA because I believe that balance hasn't been achieved in the current bill.
Washington, DC (April 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on President Obama's budget:
"President Obama's budget recognizes the need to invest in education and children, create good jobs, and eliminate the harsh, across-the-board cuts from sequestration. Those are necessary steps but they can't come at the expense of seniors and programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Washington, DC (April 9, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Equal Pay Day:
"Today is Equal Pay Day but the effects of the gender gap are felt by women and their families every day of the year. On average women still earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. For minority women the wage gap is even larger. African American women on average earn 64 cents, Latinas on earn 55 cents and older women, those above 50, earn 75 cents for every dollar. According to a new report in my congressional district, men earned on average $50,890 compared to women, who earned $43,196.
Washington, DC (March 26, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after participating in a forum to highlight economic struggles of part-time workers:
"Today I was honored to participate in a Forum to highlight the economic struggles of part-time workers. Almost a quarter of our workforce is now composed of part-time workers, yet many of them do not have access to critical work-related health and retirement benefits. To correct that problem I have introduced the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights.
Washington, DC (March 23, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the 3rd anniversary of the Affordable Care Act:
"Three years ago, President Barack Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, the most significant law in half a century. Obamacare ends insurance abuses, makes healthcare affordable, improves Medicare and Medicaid for seniors and people with disabilities, and provides coverage to uninsured Americans.
Washington, DC (March 22, 2013) — Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Peter King released a joint statement on sending a letter to the President urging a stronger rear visibility rule for vehicles:
Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) — Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Edward J. Markey released the following statement on the introduction of the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act:
Today Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Edward J. Markey introduced the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act, which closes major loopholes in the federal law that allows companies to use ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products known to damage human health and the environment.
Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on voting no on the Ryan budget:
"I voted against Rep. Paul Ryan's Republican budget today because the Ryan Republican budget reflects everything that the American people rejected in the last election. The Ryan budget asks nothing from the wealthiest Americans and rich corporations that ship jobs and profits overseas, while it turns Medicare into a voucher program and slashes investments that create jobs. The Ryan budget would cost 2 million jobs in 2014 alone, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Washington, DC (March 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces YOU CHOOSE, a website designed to give the American people a choice about the budget:
"I'm launching YOU CHOOSE today because I want to hear from my constituents and people around the country. Congress will be making budget choices over the coming days and weeks that will affect every person and business in our country. It is critical to acknowledge that the question facing us isn't just whether we solve our fiscal challenges, but how we do it.