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WASHINGTON - Today Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement on the success of outgoing FTC Chair Lina Khan: 

“The first few days of the Trump Administration have made it abundantly clear that lowering costs for the American people is taking a back seat to empowering billionaires and weaponizing the government to wage right-wing culture wars.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on Elon Musk’s efforts to override congressional spending decisions and authority:

“Donald Trump’s decision to place unelected billionaire co-President Elon Musk in charge of millions of people’s private information – including personal health details and social security numbers – is an unconstitutional power grab that jeopardizes the livelihoods of all Americans and makes the world less safe. President Trump and Musk are using the chaos they are creating to rip away lifesaving programs from the American people so they can cut taxes for billionaires and corporations.

EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month:

EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement commemorating Lunar New Year:

“The Lunar New Year is a joyous time of reflection and rejuvenation. As we welcome the Year of the Snake, and say goodbye to the Year of the Dragon, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating in the 9^th District, and across the globe.”