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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.
The House Republican Budget would make a number of significant changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and numerous other programs that benefit seniors. Their budget principles are simple: Make seniors pay much more for much less while enriching private insurers and drug companies; and put greater financial burdens on seniors.
More than 56 million Social Security recipients will see monthly payments go up by 1.7 percent
Washington, D.C. (October 16, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after today's announcement of a 1.7 percent cost-of-living increase for 56 million Social Security recipients:
JIA YOU, REPORTER
October 4, 2012
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Evanston nonprofit Youth Organizations Umbrella a $500,000 grant that will fund a street outreach program in the city.
YOU Executive Director Seth Greenannounced the news with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) at a community anti-violence rally Monday night. The department will award $166,500 to YOU annually in the next three years to fund youth outreach programs, especially those targeting the 18-26 age group, Schakowsky told The Daily on Wednesday.
September 21, 2012
Mr. Speaker, This is Constitution Week — when we celebrate our fundamental rights as Americans. Today, one of those most cherished rights -- the right to vote -- is under serious attack.
Recent efforts to suppress voter participation are designed to silence the voice of American voters — especially seniors, people of color, the poor, and young adults.