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Jan Schakowsky

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Janice D. "Jan" Schakowsky (born May 22 1944), American politician,has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing ([http:/...[Wikipedia]

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Plan B should be available over-the-counter to women under the age of 18.

"We support unrestricted access to EC for all woman."

posted by vizinertiaApproved 9/5/2008 1:40 PM

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There are not persuasive non-religious reasons for prohibiting abortions.

I will continue to oppose any attempts in Congress to limit, restrict or deny a women’s right to choose.

posted by TMassApproved 8/13/2008 12:33 AM

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The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq.

Schakowsky voted for a timetable in Iraq.

posted by vizinertiaApproved 7/30/2008 3:47 PM

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Congress should not lift the ban on offshore oil drilling.

Schakowsky voted to retain the moratorium.

posted by vizinertiaApproved 7/2/2008 2:14 PM

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Congress should pass legislation to mandate network neutrality on the Internet.

Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality"

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 6:42 PM

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The No Child Left Behind Act should not be reauthorized.

I support federal standards, but believe NCLB needs to be significantly overhauled

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 6:41 PM

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The No Child Left Behind Act has not been effective.

I support federal standards, but believe NCLB needs to be significantly overhauled

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:41 PM

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There should be a permanent moratorium on state and local taxes on Internet access.

Cosponer of H.R. 743: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:41 PM

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The federal government should release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

“At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet, our government shouldn’t be making life more difficult for families by taking gas off the market and driving prices up, especial...

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:35 PM

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Iraq is engaged in a civil war.

The situation in Iraq is not improving and our mission in Iraq is becoming more precarious as our troops struggle to contain a civil war

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:35 PM

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The U.S. should do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Today there are roughly 1.4 million, so I share Mr. Gerson’s enthusiasm for this bill, and I am proud of the statement we will make as a Congress by passing it.

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:34 PM

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Global warming is a problem that humans must take actions to address.

I am delighted that the Democratic-led Congress took action today to protect our environment and reduce global warming

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:33 PM

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The federal government should subsidize the creation of new stem cell lines.

Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 4:33 PM

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Affirmative action is constitutional.

Schakowsky wants to continue Affirmative Action programs in the Federal Government

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 11:39 AM

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Marriage should not be defined as a union between one man and one woman.

Schakowsky wants to allow same-sex couples to marry

posted by TMassApproved 6/5/2008 10:31 AM

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