Let me just say that I see this subcommittee as a place where we should be protecting the CFPB because we are designated to do consumer protection.
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.
Many consumers today like to have their purchases delivered directly to their homes.
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I was sitting in my office watching this debate, and I really appreciate the opportunity to come down. I ran down the stairs because I wanted to speak to this issue. Now, it really doesn't matter what anybody in here thinks about what I…
There must be a coordinated effort to combat climate change with America taking the lead here at home.
But our natural wonders are under threat from a changing climate and destructive policies that we have seen by this administration and this Congress.





