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By Jonathan Easley - 11/30/12
A group of House Democrats has formed its own "Gang of Six... to push for progressive tax reform – in which the expiration of the Bush-era tax rates for the wealthiest Americans is "just the beginning....
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2012) — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement today in response to the settlement reached between BP and the U.S. government after the Deepwater Horizon disaster:
"Yesterday, BP agreed to plead guilty to 12 felony charges in connection with the Deepwater Horizon tragedy. While nothing can adequately fill the void left by the men who lost their lives, I hope this settlement at least brings their families a sense of justice....
WASHINGTON D.C. (November 16, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has introduced H.Res. 810, a resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States to implement noise mitigation plans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in response to reports of the serious situation developing in Gaza and southern Israel:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 11, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:
"Last week, Americans went to the polls to exercise our right to choose our government. We enjoy these fundamental values because generations of American men and women have been willing to risk their lives in service of our country. Today, we honor all veterans — all men and women who fought to defend our nation and our democratic ideals and freedoms. We owe them an immense debt of gratitude.
By Rep. Jan Schakowsky
http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2012/10/24/the-sham-of-simpson-bowles/
Erskine Bowles and former Senator Alan Simpson deserve some kind of medal for creating the widely held perception that their plan for reducing the deficit and debt is anything other than a bad proposal.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in response to reports that Rep. Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released sensitive information on the Libya attack that may put lives at risk:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement after the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional.