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"As we mark October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, it is important that we make a renewed commitment to ensuring that the American workplace is open and available to individuals with disabilities. We all benefit when workers with disabilities are able to contribute to our economy and participate fully in our communities.

This week, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and 15 of her colleagues sent letters to the CEOs of five large pharmaceutical corporations that benefit from corporate tax breaks and publicly-funded research, demanding answers to the problem of soaring prescription drug prices.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip and Congressional Progressive Caucus Health Task Force Co-Chair, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it would require the disclosure of drug list prices in direct-to-consumer (DTC) ads:

“Every year, from September 15^th to October 15^th, we set aside time to honor Hispanic Americans past and present, remembering the integral part they have played in building the America we know and love. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we have celebrated and recognized the culture and contributions of the Hispanic community in the United States. In our country Latinos and Hispanic Americans have made a lasting impact on every aspect of our national life.

“Cada año, durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, nos tomamos un momento como país para honrar a los Hispano Americanos y para celebrar su cultura y sus enormes contribuciones. La comunidad Latina ha dejado un gran impacto en todos los aspectos de nuestra vida nacional. Los Hispano Americanos son maestros, cuidadores, servidores públicos, científicos, policías, artistas, dueños de negocios, doctores, y mucho más. La comunidad Latina ha luchado por los derechos civiles y de los trabajadores aquí en casa y ha luchado en el extranjero con nuestras fuerzas armadas.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Congressman Brad Schneider announced that a $1.4 million grant was given to 16 fire departments in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 3, which are in the 9^th and 10^th Congressional Districts. The grand was awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. After announcing the grant, Reps. Schneider and Schakowsky released the following statements:

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Congressman Brad Schneider announced that a $1.4 million grant was given to 16 fire departments in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 3, which are in the 9^th and 10^th Congressional Districts. The grand was awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. After announcing the grant, Reps. Schneider and Schakowsky released the following statements:

“Today, the Republican Senate will send a clear message to American women and survivors of sexual violence everywhere: we don’t give a damn about you.