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Janice Schakowsky

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Janice D. Schakowsky is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including healthcare reform, women's rights, and consumer protection. Schakowsky has played a significant role in shaping policies related to social justice and economic equality throughout her tenure in Congress.

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Sep 28, 2015

For many millennials the gig economy model of employment may be appealing for a time, providing scheduling flexibility that many young people desire.

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Sep 28, 2015

This is the fastest growing sector in our economy, and while there is undoubtedly a convenience factor for those engaged with the gig economy, there are a number of adverse consequences as well.

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Sep 28, 2015

This is the fastest growing sector in our economy.

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Sep 28, 2015

However, for many older workers who used to have full-time employment or younger workers seeking steady full-time work, this transformational change is not a positive.

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Sep 24, 2015

Don't you think that if the manufacturers were really serious about getting unsafe cars off the road?

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Sep 24, 2015

I believe, unfortunately, that these bills miss the mark.

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Sep 18, 2015

The previous speaker said something completely false. Planned Parenthood does not sell fetal tissue.

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Sep 18, 2015

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. Madam Speaker, I just want to say that there is the implication in the testimony and in the speeches that are made here that the other side of the aisle is somehow more concerned about the life…

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Sep 18, 2015

A complete falsehood was just stated. Planned Parenthood does not sell any body parts for profit. That is a fact. So here we go again: Republicans threatening to shut down the government in order to deny women access to health care. When…

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Sep 16, 2015

I believe are a baseless smear campaign started with David Daleiden, an anti-abortion extremist.

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Sep 16, 2015

So I believe that the majority should either suspend its one-sided investigation of Planned Parenthood or should fully investigate Mr. Daleiden.

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Sep 16, 2015

For the past few months, Republicans have insisted on a witch hunt based entirely on highly edited, misleading videos...

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