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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.

WASHINGTON D.C. (August 14, 2011) —Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in recognition of the 76^th anniversary of the Social Security Act:

WASHINGTON D.C. (August 11, 2011) —Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in recognition of Community Health Center Week. Community health centers create jobs, provide cost-effective preventative care and serve as drivers of economic activity in the communities in which they are located:

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

CHICAGO, IL (August 10, 2011) — TodayRep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of President Obama's 18-member Fiscal Commission, announced she will introduce the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act, a cost-effective plan to put over 2 million people to work for two years.