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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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Oct 15, 2019

I appreciate that advice, and that we should watch carefully and make sure that we are serious about moving closer to a living wage in our country.

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Oct 15, 2019

I am all for raising the minimum wage in the way that we did it. It gets to $15 an hour by 2025, is what we have done.

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Oct 15, 2019

The internet certainly has improved our lives in many, many ways and enabled Americans to more actively participate in society, education, and commerce.

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Oct 15, 2019

We in the House of Representatives voted to raise the minimum wage, gradually, and we also in that same bill got rid of the tip wage, $2.13 an hour, and went to one fair wage.

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Oct 15, 2019

The spread of such content is problematic, that is for sure, and actually causes some real harm that multibillion-dollar companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter can't or won't fix.

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Oct 15, 2019

It is very important to have that minimum wage.

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Oct 15, 2019

This is a sensible conversation about how to make it better.

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Oct 2, 2019

I want to thank you, Chairman Eshoo. It is really a privilege to be able to waive onto the Health Subcommittee.

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Oct 2, 2019

We know that black children and teens are 14 times more likely than white children and teens to die because of gun violence.

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Oct 2, 2019

How many of you have lost a loved one due to gun violence that are here in this room? Raise your hand so I can see that.

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Oct 2, 2019

These disparities in healthcare are a real challenge.

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Oct 2, 2019

This is a war that we have to win. Children are hiding in bathtubs in their homes to seek refuge from bullets that may come through.

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