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Chicago, IL
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    Mar 8

    In honor of , and I have intro'd a resolution calling on Congress to ratify , the most comprehensive international agreement on women's rights. Full statement here:

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  2. Mar 8

    This , it is clear women are on the move! Read my full statement on my website:

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  3. Mar 8

    Today, the House passed a monumental reform package that will benefit all Americans. You can read my full statement on my website.

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  4. Mar 7

    I'll be joining tonight live from the U.S. Capitol at 6pm Central/7pm Eastern. Hope you'll tune in!

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  5. Mar 7

    I am so proud to stand with my colleague , who is a brave survivor. I will continue to support all of my sisters nationwide, especially those most vulnerable, and fight to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

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  6. Mar 7

    Last year, the Trump erased from the annual Human Rights Report, and I know they’ll do it again. Today, I joined 148 of my colleagues to introduce the Act, which would reinstate to their rightful place.

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    Mar 7

    Rep. Schakowsky: “As a Jew, anti-Semitism is a huge deal, the anti-Semitic acts are up 50% over last year, but Islamophobia is also a huge problem, and I want to tell you that Ilhan Omar… is under tremendous attack.”

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  8. Mar 7

    I had an important meeting today with disabled veterans from Illinois to talk about the challenges faced when undertaking commercial air travel.

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  9. Mar 6

    Today I chaired an important hearing in the Committee on diversity in the tech sector. We learned that a lack of diversity in the workforce has real life impacts on consumers. You can watch the hearing in its entirety here:

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  10. Mar 6

    It was great meeting today with leaders to hear about the great work being done for Illinois commuters. Commuter rail is important to thousands of people in my district.

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  11. Mar 5

    Today on Day, remember that AAPI women are not one homogeneous group. Disaggregate us and you will see the real wage gap.

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    Mar 5

    ⁦.⁦⁩ opens the new library in Chicago’s 50th Ward. ⁦⁩ Ald. ⁦⁩ Silverstein on hand

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    Mar 5

    Amazing, hopeful news: Second patient free of HIV after stem-cell therapy

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    Mar 5

    Counting down the days until pass the most important package of democracy reforms, ethics standards, and voting rights protections in a generation later this week! We said we would fight for transparency and accountability – this is us delivering .

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  15. Mar 4

    Congratulations for bringing home the State Championship!

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    Mar 4

    Thanks to for stopping by and talking to AP Govt students this afternoon. Great student questions that covered everything from current events, core values, and the importance of getting involved in government

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    Mar 4

    Illinois Representative 's visit to Glenview today included a tour of our very own Historic Wagner Farm 🐄

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  18. Mar 4

    This , we continue to crack the glass ceiling. We celebrate the return of the first woman Speaker, , and more than 100 women serving in Congress. We will keep mobilizing, organizing and fighting for full equality. – at United States Capitol Building

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    Mar 4

    Last week, we held a hearing where Democrats and expert witnesses exposed the ways the has showered benefits on the wealthy and big corporations while leaving working families behind. Watch:

    2017 Tax Law: Impact on the Budget and American Families
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  20. Mar 2

    ICYMI: I spoke at the hearing this week on how strong environment regulation drives technological advancement. Don’t let climate deniers force a false choice upon us.

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