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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 8, 2020

Price gouging has continued most unfettered on platforms because of our weak and uneven Federal response.

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Jul 8, 2020

That's why I introduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act with Chairman Pallone.

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Jul 8, 2020

Unfortunately, the Trump administration hasn't risen to the moment and has instead dithered and reflexively deterring.

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Jul 8, 2020

Unfortunately, the Trump Administration hasn't risen to the moment, and has instead dithered, reflexively deferring to the private sector instead of leading.

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Jul 7, 2020

I am absolutely a firm believer in the importance of federal investment into research and development.

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Jul 7, 2020

If you are not at the table, you are probably on the menu.

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Jul 7, 2020

I have introduced legislation called the MAP Act, H.R. 7296, that would actually fix that, along with Representatives Doggett and DeLauro and DeFazio and Rooney.

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Jul 7, 2020

Taxpayers have invested heavily in research and development in this fight against COVID-19.

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Jul 7, 2020

Since 1976, the Hyde amendment has denied federally funded abortion care to low-income, vulnerable women who get their health insurance through Medicaid.

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Jul 7, 2020

So my view of this COVID issue is that, if we don't make this available to everyone, it is like making it available to no one.

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