Politics & Government

Schakowsky Honored as 'Defender of Children' by Advocacy Group

First Focus Campaign for Children recognized the 9th District Congresswoman for support of policies adding to the well-being of children.

Illinois th District U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, D-Evanston was one of 66 House members to be recognized for advocating for children by national advocacy group First Focus Campaign for Children.

“Lots of politicians talk about kids’ issues, but few back it up,” said Bruce Lesley, president of the Campaign for Children. “Representative Schakowsky made real commitments to improving the wellbeing of America’s children.”

The organization recognized 33 House members (28 Democrats, 5 Republicans) and 17 Senators (17 Democrats, 3 Republicans) as “Champions for Children” for “their extraordinary efforts to protect and improve the future of America’s next generation.”

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Also recognized were the “Defenders of Children,” or those who supported policies “that advance the wellbeing of children.” This list included Schakowsky, Illinois 10th District U.S. Congressman Robert Dold, R-Kenilworth and Rodney Davis, a U.S. house member from Illinois. The “Defenders of Children” included 28 Democratic (including Schakowsky) and 5 Republicans house members (including Dold and Davis) in addition to 15 U.S. Senators (13 Democrats, 3 Republicans and 1 Independent).

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