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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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Sep 9, 2019

This disparity has to do with the appallingly way Black women are or aren't attended to or listened to.

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Jul 25, 2019

I am really so proud and grateful to join you, Congressman Garcia. We are both from Illinois, and we see some of the same examples of the fear that is plaguing our communities wherever there are immigrants. And I want to tell you, I take…

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Jul 24, 2019

I urge the committee to support transparency into hospital prices.

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Jul 24, 2019

My bill will create penalties for non-compliance with the ACA rule; require an identical format for published data so that information can be easily compared.

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Jul 24, 2019

I am so happy that we are co-sponsoring a bill to lower the price of prescription drugs and it is an honor to be working with you on that.

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Jul 24, 2019

I joined on as a co-sponsor of the Drug Price Transparency for Medicare Patients Act, which would give the Administration the authority it needs for this rule.

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Jul 24, 2019

I hope this committee will consider this critical legislation in this Congress.

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Jul 24, 2019

No one should have to choose between evacuating and losing access to lifesaving services and staying and possibly losing their life to a natural disaster.

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Jul 24, 2019

This must change and I am hopeful that this committee will consider in the coming months legislation to ensure that all people have the fundamental right to remain in their communities and in their homes.

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Jul 23, 2019

I applaud Chairwoman Schakowsky and Congressman Ryan for their work on the Hot Cars Act.

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Jul 23, 2019

We applaud the leadership of the chairwoman and other cosponsors in introducing the PARK IT Act and urge Congress to enact it.

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