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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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Feb 13, 2018

For the past 2 years, traffic fatalities have increased, reversing years of progress.

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Feb 13, 2018

Yes, but you know, it is 2 years overdue. I just want to make that point. We are talking about children.

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Feb 13, 2018

Combating the epidemic is an all-hands-on-deck effort, and part of it includes examining drugged driving initiatives.

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Feb 13, 2018

The opioid crisis is having a fatal impact in my district and every state across the country.

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Feb 13, 2018

I would quote Congressman Pallone in saying it is important to stay with the curve and not ahead of it.

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Feb 13, 2018

I hope that will be part of the considerations when we look at the issue of consolidation

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Feb 13, 2018

What effect do you think these mergers could have on access to full range of healthcare services?

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Feb 13, 2018

I think this cannot be shoved under the table as just another thing, since women are the majority of the population.

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Feb 6, 2018

How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Illinois has 23 minutes remaining.

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Feb 6, 2018

And I rise in opposition to H.R. 772. This bill is completely unnecessary, overly prescriptive, and would deny consumers critical information about the food that they eat. At a time when our country is facing an obesity epidemic--I would…

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Feb 6, 2018

While I am waiting for an additional speaker. I want to hold up this board. This is an example that the FDA gave to businesses on how they could easily--we see all kinds of signs like this. Sometimes it is the price at the end of the item…

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