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WASHINGTON, DC (June 21, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in response to two reports issued today that found that Americans continue to face significant insurance premium increases while insurance companies are reaping huge profits.

 

WASHINGTON, DC — (June 19, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the company formerly known as Blackwater, now United States Training Center, received a task order worth up to $120 million.

Tony Hayward, BP CEO, Before Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Today

WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) made the following opening remarks at today's hearing with witness Tony Hayward, CEO of British Petroleum. The hearing, held by the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations was entitled, "The Role of BP in the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill....

Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding today's hearing.

WASHINGTON, DC — (June 16, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) commended Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) for introducing a Senate resolution urging adoption of a Seniors Bill of Rights. It is the companion resolution to H. Res. 1342 , the Seniors Bill of Rights introduced in May by Rep. Schakowsky, Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force and co-sponsored by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) co-sponsored the Senate resolution.

WASHINGTON, DC — (June 10, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement today:

"I congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup.  After an incredible season, no team is more deserving.

"The Blackhawks lightening-fast pace and tremendous skill level delivered the team the second-best league record in the regular season.  Coach Joel Quenneville guided his team masterfully through the playoffs, where the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, and San Jose Sharks to win the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl as Western Conference champions.

Letter Urges BP's CEO to Halt Dividends, Cut PR Campaign

WASHINGTON, DC (June 9, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined nearly 50 other House Democrats in sending a letter to British Petroleum CEO, Tony Hayward urging him to cancel the planned payout of shareholder dividends expected June 21^st and to end its aggressive advertising campaign to rehabilitate its image.

Letter Urges BP's CEO to Halt Dividends, Cut PR Campaign

WASHINGTON, DC (June 9, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined nearly 50 other House Democrats in sending a letter to British Petroleum CEO, Tony Hayward urging him to cancel the planned payout of shareholder dividends expected June 21^st and to end its aggressive advertising campaign to rehabilitate its image.

WASHINGTON, DC — (June 7, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) participated in a field hearing today in Chalmette, Louisiana on the "Local Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.... The hearing was held by the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Witnesses include family members of workers killed in the oil rig explosion and local business owners. Rep. Schakowsky and Reps. Bart Stupak, Bruce Braley and Donna Christensen also went on a Coast Guard flyover of the effected areas.