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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Jan Schakowsky mourns Nita Lowey's passing; criticizes tech billionaires

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Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Representative of Illinois's 9th congressional district. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Schakowsky_official_photo.jpg

Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Representative of Illinois's 9th congressional district. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Schakowsky_official_photo.jpg

Jan Schakowsky, a prominent figure in politics, has recently expressed her views and emotions through a series of tweets. Her messages cover topics ranging from personal loss to critiques of current political and economic issues.

On March 16, 2025, Schakowsky shared her sorrow over the death of Nita Lowey. She stated, "I’m truly heartbroken to hear about the passing of my dear friend and mentor, former Congresswoman Nita Lowey." Schakowsky praised Lowey as "the foremost champion of human rights" and acknowledged her influence on women's roles in development. She expressed reliance on Lowey's leadership and advice throughout their years together.

The following day, March 17, 2025, Schakowsky turned her attention to economic concerns. She criticized certain individuals in the tech industry by saying "Corrupt tech billionaires are trying to solidify rules that protect and enrich themselves—at the expense of consumers and their wallets."

On March 18, 2025, Schakowsky addressed actions she perceives as detrimental to consumer protection. In reference to recent dismissals affecting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), she tweeted "These illegal firings risk the FTC’s ability to stand up to corporate abuses and protect consumers." Furthermore, she accused President Trump of politicizing another agency for the benefit of wealthy allies.

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