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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 22, 2019

I am eager to reintroduce hot cars--the HOT CARS Act with Congressman Ryan and also Congressman King of New York.

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May 22, 2019

It is time for Congress to take decisive action to keep families safe, and we all have a track record--and we do have a track record of success.

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May 22, 2019

I want to assure you that we will be working in a bipartisan way with the autonomous vehicles but also the safety protection bills.

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May 22, 2019

I just want to go on record as saying the two things that you said, a text message or just going to the fob, I think is absolutely not sufficient.

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May 22, 2019

The perfect must not be the enemy of the great.

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May 22, 2019

Last year the SELF DRIVE Act, which Chair Schakowsky and Congressman Latta both introduced, passed out of this committee and the House unanimously.

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May 22, 2019

I just can't thank you enough, Miles and Carol, who have made their life's mission to prevent this tragedy that you have suffered so much.

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May 21, 2019

The idea of Medicare for All is really popular out there. It polls really well.

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May 21, 2019

Before the Affordable Care Act came in and Medicaid expansion came in, people were actually dying.

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May 21, 2019

All this talk about socialism. That is exactly what we heard when Medicare was suggested.

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May 21, 2019

A lot of people. So people are waiting five weeks, five months, or whatever he said about Canada.

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May 21, 2019

I am for improving it. I am for all the plans, because what we have now is not working.

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