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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 25, 2018

One of my legislative efforts with Representative Bill Johnson on Energy and Commerce is H.R. 3482, which would remove originating site and geographic restrictions on telehealth in Medicare.

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Jul 18, 2018

The policies separating migrant children from parents is unconscionable.

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Jul 18, 2018

I continue to believe that any progress made by the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act would be completely reversed if the Republicans ever succeed in their radical plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and drastically cut…

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Jul 18, 2018

I was pretty shocked by your attitude that well, we all have trauma in our life and most of us get over it.

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Jul 18, 2018

The fact that Chairman Walden refuses to hold an oversight hearing on the family separation crisis tells me that Chairman Walden and the Republican majority are simply not as troubled by this crisis as some of them claim to be--and I find…

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Jul 18, 2018

I recognize that there isn't, but this is about a particular issue of separating children from their parents and the long-term affect.

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Jul 18, 2018

This is a man-made disaster by the Trump Administration.

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Jul 17, 2018

I really look forward to working with you and meeting with all of you.

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Jul 17, 2018

Ranking Member Pallone and I have introduced a bill--I mentioned it in my opening statement--3896, the Secure and Protect America's Data Act--that would require companies to have reasonable data security and notify consumers in a…

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Jul 17, 2018

Today's hearing really comes down to two questions: is the Federal Trade Commission equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting consumers and what can Congress do to make it more effective--a more effective consumer advocate.

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Jul 17, 2018

As I mentioned in my opening statement, the European Commission announced a $5.1 billion antitrust fine on Google.

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Jul 17, 2018

I have a special place in my heart for the Federal Trade Commission and I want to ask about your authorities.

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