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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 17, 2021

The Federal Government needs to create standards to ensure the safe deployment of technologies available now and in the future.

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May 17, 2021

But access to the courtroom is important, and even a cursory review of the history of consumer and worker protection in this country will show that.

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May 17, 2021

I am sure we will hear about our need to compete with China, but we mustn't do so at the expense of the safety of Americans or the American workforce.

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May 17, 2021

Innovation and revolutionary transportation technologies do not have to come at the expense of our workers or the domestic manufacturing.

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May 17, 2021

Thank you so much, Chairwoman Schakowsky, and thanks to you and Ranking Member Bilirakis for convening today's hearing on this important topic.

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May 17, 2021

Given the increase in deaths, a deregulatory approach is unwarranted.

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May 14, 2021

Pregnant women should never have to choose between maintaining a healthy pregnancy and their paycheck. This critical bill will ensure that pregnant women get accommodations when they need them without facing discrimination and/or…

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May 13, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I am horrified and saddened by the ongoing escalation of violence in Gaza and in Israel. We have now seen over 1,800 rockets being fired indiscriminately at Israel's citizens, who are now…

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Apr 28, 2021

the issue of lead and water is a huge one in Chicago.

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Apr 28, 2021

most of our cities and municipalities cannot afford to take out loans.

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Apr 28, 2021

Chicago residents that are most impacted by lead service lines are often in communities of color.

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Apr 28, 2021

100 percent of the lead pipes are going to be replaced.

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