As a Jew I cannot sit idle while genocidal atrocities continue to unfold in Darfur, Sudan. Jan Schakowsky More Quotes by Jan Schakowsky More Quotes From Jan Schakowsky In the vast majority of those cases, the adult did not realize the child was inside the car. It's not enough to educate parents about the risks. Jan Schakowsky politics This is a new low, even for anti-abortion activists who will stop at nothing in their effort to undermine a woman's right to choose, i believe the Center for Medical Progress may have broken the law in developing and executing this unbelievably elaborate and troubling scheme, and all Americans should have concerns about that. Jan Schakowsky politics Without health insurance, getting sick or injured could mean going bankrupt, going without needed care, or even dying needlessly. Jan Schakowsky insurancecaresickhealth As a member of the Democratic Women's Working Group and Co-Chair of the Congressional Seniors Task Force, I will keep fighting for women's rights until they are completely secured. My daughters and granddaughters and millions of women and girls nationwide deserve our tireless efforts until we become a country where there is truly equality for all. Jan Schakowsky equalitywomenfightingcountry Higher wages for American workers are not just good for American families, they are good for our economy. I will keep fighting for a raise for hard working Americans so our families can afford housing, help their children get a quality education, and secure a good retirement. Jan Schakowsky goodqualityeducationchildren Immigration reform is for those thousands of people in my district and the millions of people across the country who want nothing more than to work hard, provide for their families, and reach for the American Dream. Jan Schakowsky work-hardamerican-dreamworkpeople In 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision concluded that women have a constitutionally protected right to safe and legal abortions. That landmark decision wasn't the beginning of women having abortions; it was the end of women dying from abortions. Jan Schakowsky legalbeginningwomendecision Jackie Berman, a 64-year-old widow and former special education teacher from Chicago, enrolled in Obamacare. She really needed coverage after sustaining serious injuries from being hit by a car. Now Jackie gets the care she needs at an affordable rate. Jan Schakowsky carcareeducationteacher Making sure women get equal pay for equal work remains one of my top priorities. Jan Schakowsky topprioritieswomenwork I've seen the impact of deportation in my district. It is heartbreaking to see families torn apart for no good reason. Jan Schakowsky goodseeimpactreason In Illinois, we've seen job losses from agreements like CAFTA and NAFTA. Those agreements didn't help American workers - and they haven't brought improvements to the lives of workers in other countries, either. Jan Schakowsky americanhelpjoblike Your health benefits are not a gift - you work hard for them every day. Jan Schakowsky dayyouhealthwork Women are the overwhelming majority of the workers providing long-term support to seniors and people with disabilities. As a result, women are the ones most affected by legislative decisions on long-term care. Jan Schakowsky womensupportcarepeople Memorial Day is all about celebrating the lives of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The United States is made great because of their heroism. Their lives are remembered, honored, and celebrated by all of us, including the friends, family, and fellow service members who knew them best. Jan Schakowsky bestdayfamilymen I am a fierce advocate for the economic empowerment of all women. In the Congress, I am one of the leaders of an initiative called 'When Women Succeed, America Succeeds.' It is an economic agenda for women aimed at making sure women have equal pay for equal work, paid sick leave, and affordable child care. Jan Schakowsky i-amwomensickwork There is no better way to improve wages and working conditions in our country than to support the right to unionize. Throughout our history, unions have improved the lives of millions of American families, grown the middle class, and pushed our economy forward. Jan Schakowsky bettersupporthistoryway I've fought to close the gender and racial pay gap for a very long time. One piece of advice I like to give whenever I'm speaking on the subject: if you want equal pay, join a union! I've never seen a union contract that pays women 79 cents to a man's dollar. Jan Schakowsky youmanwomentime Every year, Planned Parenthood serves three million Americans - men and women - and one in five women will receive care at a Planned Parenthood clinic in her lifetime. Jan Schakowsky willwomencaremen Reproductive health decisions should be made by a woman and her doctor. Any efforts to undermine women's reproductive rights must stop. Jan Schakowsky doctorwomanwomenhealth I will continue to stand strongly with my fellow House Democrats, with immigration reform advocates and with millions of hard-working, law-abiding families who want simply to remain together and contribute to our great country. Jan Schakowsky standgreattogethercountry
