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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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Jul 13, 2011

We must hold Internet service providers and search engines accountable for their actions.

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Jul 13, 2011

I appreciate the work that we have done over several years on the issues of Internet security and your leadership on this issue.

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Jul 12, 2011

I think this discussion is just really ironic, this attack on IPAB given the fact that the Republican plan would instead turn over the Medicare program to private insurance who would have no constraints whatsoever in raising their rates…

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Jul 12, 2011

Switzerland says in the basic package, insurance companies can't make any profit.

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Jul 12, 2011

I would like for you to restate that expectation.

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Jul 12, 2011

The issue of access I think, you know, is on everyone's mind.

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Jul 12, 2011

I think it is insulting to older Americans to say that now they are just spending their days just having a great time at the doctor.

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Jun 21, 2011

The current Medicare Secondary Payer system is making it extremely difficult to settle claims in a prompt and efficient manner.

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Jun 21, 2011

I believe in Medicare and that we want to make this system as strong as possible, the trust fund as strong as possible.

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Jun 21, 2011

I am out of time, but let us get it right--

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Jun 21, 2011

I am picturing a balkanization of lots of different insurance companies in charge of the whole program and the effect that that could have on beneficiaries.

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