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Washington, DC (January 16, 2013) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the President and Vice President's efforts to reduce gun violence:

Washington, DC (January 15, 2013) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky, along with Rep. Henry Waxman and 43 House Members, introduced H.R. 261 the Public Option Deficit Reduction Act. This bill would offer the choice of a publicly-run health insurance plan, an option that would save more than $100 billion over 10 years.

Washington, DC (January 15, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has reintroduced H.Res. 29, a resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System, efforts to enhance the safety of air travel and help decrease noise levels.

"The 9th Congressional District is fortunate to have a world class airport right at our doorstep, but residents deserve protection against significant noise pollution," said Rep. Schakowsky. "I am committed to protecting the communities surrounding O'Hare Airport from adverse impacts of air traffic, and I am proud to reintroduce this resolution."

Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2013) — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule to protect borrowers from abusive mortgage practices:

"Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new rule to protect consumers from irresponsible mortgage lending. The Ability-to-Repay rule, which was required under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, goes a long way to protect homeowners from the toxic loans that crippled our economy and have so far resulted in over four million foreclosures.

Washington, DC (January 9, 2013) — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the letter she led to AIG in response to reports that the company is considering joining a lawsuit against American taxpayers and the U.S. government:

"Today I will be sending a letter, along with 13 other House members, urging AIG not to join a lawsuit seeking damages from the U.S. government, which comes after the American taxpayers saved the company with an unprecedented $182 billion bailout.

"AIG played a significant role in the collapse of the American economy as a result of its irresponsible business practices.

Washington, DC (January 8, 2013) — Today Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on being part of the House Democratic Caucus Gun Violence Prevention Task Force:

"I'm honored to be part of the House Democratic Caucus Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and look forward to examining how we can address gun violence prevention. In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting massacre — and in the midst of thousands of gun homicides every year — inaction is unacceptable.

Washington, DC (December 20, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement today after House consideration of H.R. 6684 and H.J. Res. 66:

"The American public spoke clearly in last month's election. They want us to fix our long-term fiscal problems by creating good jobs to restore economic growth and asking the wealthiest among us to contribute their fair share. And they want us to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Washington, DC (December 20, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement today after House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 conference report: