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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.

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

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

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.

WASHINGTON, DC (June 7, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement today:

WASHINGTON, DC (May 31, 2010) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) delivered the following remarks today at a ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day.  Schakowsky participated in the Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade.

"Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to recognize those men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country.  We should also redouble our commitment to caring for and serving our veterans and military families who make enormous sacrifices to keep our nation safe and secure.

WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2010) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) successfully offered an amendment to look at current private contractor oversight in Afghanistan and lessen the United States' reliance on reckless contractors.  Schakowsky co-introduced the amendment with Reps. James McGovern, John Conyers, Maurice Hinchey, and James Moran.