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Summary

Representative Janice 'Jan' D. Schakowsky

Full Name: Janice 'Jan' D. Schakowsky
Office: U.S. House (IL) - District 9, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Robert Creamer; 2 Children: Ian, Mary; 1 Stepchild: Lauren
Birth Date: 05/26/1944
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Home City: Evanston, IL
Religion: Jewish

Recent Public Statements

Cancel the Sequester: Let Heriberto Leon Do His Job

June 17, 2013 - Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to tell my colleagues about one of my constituents, Heriberto León, who wrote recently to explain the real-life consequences ...

Sexual Assault in the Military

June 17, 2013 - Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of efforts to fight sexual assault in the military. Sexual assault and rape are violent ...

House Approves Bill Containing Amendment Regarding Bangladesh Safety Accord and Military-Branded & Licensed Apparel

June 14, 2013 - The House of Representatives approved a defense authorization bill today containing a measure that will require that military-branded garments made in Bangladesh and sold at ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 American Federation of Government Employees Positions 100%
2011-2012 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Positions 100%
2012 American Conservative Union Lifetime Score 2%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,350,902.19
Total Spent $1,338,067.35
Cash On Hand $273,011.52
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jan Schakowsky has 100% Political Courage

Jan Schakowsky has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where she stands on the issues she may face if elected.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/schakowsky/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://schakowsky.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/janschakowsky

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/janschakowsky

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/repschakowsky

Washington, D.C.
2367 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2111
Fax: 202-226-6890

District
820 Davis Street
Suite 105
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-328-3409
Fax: 847-328-3425

District
5533 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773-506-7100
Fax: 773-506-9202

Key Staff
Cathy Hurwit
Chief of Staff
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1309
Phone: 202-225-2111
Fax: 202-226-6890

Key Staff
Kim Muzeroll
Appointment Secretary
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1309
Phone: 202-225-2111
Fax: 202-226-6890

Key Staff
Peter Karafotas
Communications Director
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1309
Phone: 202-225-2111
Fax: 202-226-6890

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