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Washington, DC (June 4, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in support of Walmart Employees:
"The American Dream is based on the simple idea that anyone willing to work hard and play by the rules can succeed. Today, unfortunately, too many hard-working women and men can't get ahead because the rules are set by corporations concerned solely about making profits, not with providing living wages to their employees.
Washington, DC (May 25, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Memorial Day:
"On Memorial Day, we remember and recognize the men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. We celebrate the countless soldiers who answered the call of duty and fought around the world to protect our nation and our ideals. We remember those who died, those who are still overseas and our veterans and military families.
Washington, DC (May 23, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Making College More Expensive Act:
"I voted against the House Republican led bill which would burden students with an additional $3.7 billion in student debt over the next 10 years. Millions of students rely on student loans to make a college education affordable and they can't afford the burden of increased interest costs.
Washington, DC (May 23, 2013) — Reps. Lee Terry and Jan Schakowsky advance the Global Investment in American Jobs Act:
Washington, DC (May 22, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on voting against the Northern Route Approval Act:
Washington, DC (May 22, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky and the American Sikh Caucus ask FBI to track hate crimes targeting Sikhs:
Washington, DC (May 21, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Jewish American Heritage Month:
"The month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month where we recognize the many contributions that Jewish Americans have made to the American society and culture.
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.