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March 2, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC — (March 2, 2012) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the disrespectful and inappropriate attacks leveled on Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke who testified at a hearing held by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on the issue of women's health last week:


March 1, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC — (February 29, 2012) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation's announcement that the final rule to expand the rear visibility standard in vehicles will be delayed. The rulemaking was required by the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act, which was sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky and became law in February 2008.


February 28, 2012


In response to new hardship data, Members of Congress, Community Leaders Call for Adequate Funding of Food Stamp Program


February 17, 2012

Washington, DC (February 17, 2012) - Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in response to House passage of an extension of middle class tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and the Medicare physician payment rate:


February 15, 2012

Washington, DC (February 16, 2012) - Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following joint statement in response to the President's budget request for additional funding through user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct oversight of the cosmetics industry:


February 13, 2012


Washington, DC (February 13, 2012) - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement today on President Obama's budget proposal for fiscal year 2013:


February 7, 2012

February 6, 2012

Extension of Remarks

Rep. Jan Schakowsky

H.R. 658 — FAA Conference Report

Mr. Chairman:


February 6, 2012

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Full Committee Markup — H.R. 3548 the North American Energy Access Act


February 1, 2012



I thank the gentleman.

There are a lot of areas of agreement. We all agree that we are in the midst of a long term care crisis.

We agree that today there are 10 million Americans in need of long term care services and support. By 2020, that number will grow to 15 million and by 2050 that number of seniors that need long term care will reach 26 million.