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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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Jun 23, 2020

Congress routinely, routinely regulates commercial activity to prevent harm harmful products from being sold, stop fraud, and deter illegal discrimination.

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Jun 23, 2020

We need to be focused about on the health of our democracy and we need platforms to be serious about that.

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Jun 23, 2020

Congress expects internet companies to monitor their platforms and take down false, misleading, and harmful content.

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Jun 23, 2020

Section 230 protects business models that generate profits off scams, fake news, fake reviews, and unsafe, counterfeit, and stolen products.

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Jun 23, 2020

Self-regulation really works. And I don't think that--I personally don't think that is true.

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Jun 23, 2020

I think we need to work in a bipartisan way to make sure that we are keeping it out of future agreements

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Jun 22, 2020

I have to disagree with you, Dr. Redfield. I think nowhere has the Trump administration's lack of leadership been more apparent than in our nation's nursing homes and long-term care facilities where we have lost 50,000 residents and…

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Jun 22, 2020

So, why didn't you require nursing homes to report any data on COVID-19 cases and deaths until May, four months after--you may remember, you told me about the first case in Illinois--January 30th?

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Jun 22, 2020

Let me just say, this kind of suggesting and recommending has clearly not been enough, in my view.

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Jun 22, 2020

You have not required--required--states to conduct testing.

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Jun 22, 2020

You are allowing facilities to literally kick residents out of--out onto the street if there is a more profitable COVID patient to take their place.

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Jun 22, 2020

You delayed data collection on cases and deaths in nursing homes.

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