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WASHINGTON, D.C. --Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) new guidelines, developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), on insurance coverage of preventive health services for women:
On August 1, 2011, the Department of Health And Human Services (HHS) issued new guidelines that will ensure women receive preventive health services at no additional cost. Issued as part of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, these guidelines seek to make further improvements in women's health.
Washington, DC — Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement in response to this week's action in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2715, a bill making changes to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA):
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2011) --Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL,) a member of the bipartisan President's Commissionon Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, released the following statement on today's vote in the House of Representatives:
"For weeks Republicans in Congress, led by radical Tea Party members, have held hostage the full faith and credit of the United States, refusing to pay America's bills until they could force huge spending cuts.
"Their mission has been to eviscerate everything from Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts. Republicans intentionally created a crisis in order to get their way.
Emphasize Democrats' Commitment to Protecting Medicare for Generations to Come
WASHINGTON (July 29, 2011)— Today,Members of theHouse Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force, led by Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT-01), and Co-Chairs Doris Matsui (CA-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), issued statements reiterating their commitment to protect Medicare. On the eve of Medicare's 46th Anniversary, House Republicans want to end Medicare as we know it, while House Democrats continue to fight to protect this critical program:
<p >WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today introduced legislation called the Stop Outsourcing Security Act that would phase out private security contractors in conflict zones. <p > The bipartisan Commission on Wartime Contracting found that since 2001 armed private contractors have become the "default option... in Iraq and Afghanistan. These hired guns are employed by the United States for sensitive missions including training military and police officers and providing security for foreign dignitaries. The Stop Outsourcing Security Act (SOS) would restore the responsibility of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC (July 22, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to reports of an email sent by Rep. Allen West to Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz:
 "Three days have gone by since Rep. Allen West (R-FL) emailed a sexist rant to Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz in which he engaged in extremely inappropriate name-calling. He said, "You are the most vile, unprofessional and despicable member of the US etc. " Adding to the blatant sexism, he said, "You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore shall not be afforded due respect from me,... demanding she "shut the heck up....
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and National Women's Law Center (NWLC) Co-President Marcia D. Greenberger applaud the release of a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) advocating that contraception services, supplies, education and counseling — without cost-sharing requirements — be included as a preventive health service to be included in all new health insurance plans.
WASHINGTON, DC (July 19, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) sent a letter yesterday to the Window Covering Manufacturers Association urging the industry group to revise voluntary safety standards for window covering products to prevent future child deaths from strangulation. WCMA represents the largest number of window covering manufacturers and can influence substantial change throughout the industry.Â
Washington, D.C. (Monday, July 18, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's nomination of Richard Cordray, former Attorney General of Ohio, to head the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
 "I am encouraged by President Obama's nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and I urge the Senate to act swiftly to confirm his nomination.
Washington, D.C. (Friday, July 15, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in recognition of the 46th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act:
 "Since President Lyndon Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law 46 years ago, the landmark measure has proven its capacity to help seniors live independently and improve their quality of life.