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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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May 18, 2015

As the co-chair of the Senior Citizens Task Force, let us stay in touch on that. I am really interested.

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May 18, 2015

I support moving ahead as quickly as possible with the mandatory standards.

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May 18, 2015

I am proud to have authored several provisions to the bill, including a provision requiring mandatory standards and testing for infant and toddler products.

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May 18, 2015

The CPSC has been incredibly successful in its efforts to improve consumer protection over the last few years.

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May 18, 2015

The Commission, and its mission of protecting consumers from unsafe products, is very near and dear to my heart.

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May 18, 2015

I am sick of hearing, the fault is the trial lawyers, the fault is the user who doesn't put on the seat belt.

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May 18, 2015

I think this panel is reflective of what happens to consumers, three to one, on not doing these kinds of mandatory standards.

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Apr 29, 2015

I feel a sense of bipartisan mission here, some excitement that we are standing on the brink of some very important discoveries.

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Apr 29, 2015

I think it may be helpful to just look back on what happens a little bit when we don't adequately fund NIH.

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Apr 29, 2015

Added exclusivity is not needed to bring new cures to patients.

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Apr 29, 2015

I believe that we must have a serious conversation about the high cost of medications.

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Apr 29, 2015

I want to highlight how vital it is that we provide additional funding to NIH, both mandatory and discretionary.

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