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WASHINGTON D.C. (September 27, 2011) —Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)released the following statement in response to a just released letter written by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, that called for an extensive, burdensome investigation of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and 83 of its affiliates despite regular state and federal audits that have shown no evidence of misuse of funds.

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One Year Later, Affordable Care Act Already Improving Coverage and Lowering Costs for Millions of Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 23, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the first anniversary of Patient's Bill of Rights in the Affordable Care Act.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 23, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the first anniversary of Patient's Bill of Rights in the Affordable Care Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2011) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following response to President Obama's speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

"Today, President Barack Obama clearly restated the U.S. commitment to negotiated peace and the protection of human rights. In his remarks to the General Assembly of the United Nations, the President emphasized the importance not just of peace, but of human dignity and economic opportunity.

WASHINGTON DC (September 19, 2011) — Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Dan Burton (R-Ind.) along with a bipartisan group of 56 members of the House introduced H.R. 2966, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011. The legislation is supported by hundreds of national and state animal rights organizations, including the Humane Society, the Animal Welfare Institute, and the ASPCA.

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WASHINGTON, DC (Sept 19, 2011) -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's deficit reduction proposal released today.

"Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act... Estimated to Lower Unemployment Rate by 1.3%

WASHINGTON,DC (September 14, 2011) — TodayRep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and 40 members of the House Democratic Caucus introduced the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act, H.R. 2914 - a cost-effective plan to put over 2 million people to work for two years.

SKOKIE, IL (August 26, 2011) — TodayRep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), held a forum to provide municipal leaders and school district officials information on federal funding and procurement opportunities.