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WASHINGTON, DC ( July 21, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), and Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced the introduction of the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, H.R. 5786. The legislation will close the major loopholes in federal law that allow companies to use virtually any ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products–even chemicals that are known to damage human health and the environment.

 

WASHINGTON, DC — (July 14, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in recognition of the 45^th anniversary of the Older Americans Act.

"The Older Americans Act has proved an invaluable resource for millions of Americans and today we can all join together to wish it a happy 45^th anniversary.  As the Congressional Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force, and as the former executive director of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, I know firsthand the impact that this legislation has had on the lives of American citizens. 

 

WASHINGTON, DC — (July 6, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) submitted the following statement.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama.  Next week, on July 6^th, His Holiness will celebrate his 75^th birthday, an occasion that will be marked by Tibetans and Tibet supporters across the world.

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WASHINGTON, DC — (June 29, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to House Minority Leader John Boehner's support for cutting Social Security to pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

WASHINGTON, DC (June 25, 2010) — Rep.  Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement on Fidel Castro's recent anti-Semitic remarks.

I strongly condemn recent statements by former Cuban President Fidel Castro comparing the State of Israel to the Nazi regime.  Castro's comments are extremely offensive and completely unacceptable.

WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) statement on House passage of H.R. 3961, which prevents cuts in payments to Medicare physicians.

This week, the first round of provider payments with a 21% cut was sent to physicians who treat Medicare beneficiaries.

This drastic reduction in reimbursements is quite simply unacceptable. Doctors in my district who provide life-saving care to seniors and people with disabilities have called me to say they won't be able to see Medicare patients much longer. Patients have called begging that we prevent the cuts.