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'''[[Hilda L. Solis]]''' was appointed by the [[Barack Obama|Obama]] Administration as Chairperson of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in Feb. 2009. The appointment was welcomed by [[SEIU]] boss [[Andy Stern]], [[American Rights at Work]] Chairperson [[David Bonior]] and [[AFL-CIO]] president, [[John Sweeney]] along with other prominent names in the labor movement. At the time, Sweeny commented that he was ''"thrilled at the prospect of having Solis as [the] nation's next Labor Secretary"'', adding that the AFL-CIO was looking forward to working with Solis as she chartered new territory for the nation's working class. [[Democratic Socialists of America]] vice-chair, [[Harold Meyerson]], commented that the former treasurer of union-support organization, [[American Rights at Work]] was now in the key position to promote what he termed as the ''"most contentious issue on Obama’s agenda"'', - the Employee Free Choice Act. He added, ''"But Solis has never been deterred by controversy"''. Earlier, in August 2008, the Obama Campaign had formed its [[National Latino Advisory Council]] of which Solis was a member. A Latino herself, Solis commented that, ''"Senator Obama not only understands the struggles and diversity of our community but because of his personal history and background he will stand with us and be a fighter for our issues"''.  
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'''[[Jan Schakowsky]]''' a pro-Socialist [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]], representing the 9th district of Illinois. She has been close to Chicago [[Democratic Socialists of America]] - or its predecessors since the 1970s. Schakowsky was recruited to help with the famous Chicago Grape Boycott by a young [[United Farm Workers]] union leader, [[Eliseo Medina]] who is today, executive vice president of the [[SEIU]] and an honorary chair of the [[DSA]]. When she ran for [[Congress]] in 1998 she was endorsed by Chicago DSA-as was Socialist DSA member, [[Danny K. Davis]]. The Chicago DSA said of her, ''"She's an old friend of DSA and a real fighter"''. In May 2000, Schakowsky was given the Debs Dinner award by Chicago [[DSA]] leader, the late [[Carl Shier]]. In 2000 she also served on the welcoming committee for the Chicago Memorial Service for [[Richard Criley]], a long-time activist with the [[Communist Party USA]] and a leader of the [[Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights]].
  
Solis has a strong working relationship with socialist individuals and groups. In 2005, Solis was the keynote speaker at the [[Democratic Socialists of America]] National Conference, speaking alongside [[ACORN]] chief organizer, [[Wade Rathke]], [[Peter Dreier]] and other leading socialists. In 2006, Dreier wrote about Los Angeles in the [[DSA]]'s newsletter [[Democratic Left]], ''"It’s a network of activists that work closely with elected officials, like Congresswoman Hilda Solis..."'' In June, 2008, Solis sent [[Elena Henry]], a caseworker from her office to represent her at the [[Socialist International]] Conference. Solis also has ties to the [[Communist Party USA|Communist Party]]. In June 1996 she was represented by staffer [[Antonio Aguilar]] at a tribute event for unionists [[Jerry Acosta]] and [[Gil Cedillo]]. The event was hosted by the party's paper, [[People's Weekly World]]. And in 2000, Solis enjoyed backing from the party for her run for [[U.S. House of Representatives|U.S. Congress]]. Further following her work with communists, the [[William C. Velásquez Institute]] sponsored Solis to visit Cuba in 2001, for "unspecified purposes". She traveled in Cuba again in 2006 with a delegation of nine other congressman including [[Bill Delahunt]], meeting with communist officials. Solis has stated that she receives inspiration from [[Cesar Chavez]] of the [[United Farm Workers]] and [[Dolores Huerta]] of both [[UFW]] and [[DSA]]. ('''[[Hilda L. Solis|more...]]''')</div></div>
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In 1996 she worked alongside [[Quentin Young]], [[Alice Palmer]] and 117 others, serving on the board of [[Illinois Public Action]]. At the 1996 [[IPA]] convention, Schacowsky stated, ''"The American people are not ideological; therefore, the way to go is to attack private power."'' In 2003 Schakowsky and [[John Sweeney]], president, [[AFL-CIO]] were among those presenting awards at a human rights awards memorial on behalf of the far-left think-tank, [[Institute for Policy Studies]]. The [[Council for a Livable World]], founded in 1962 by alleged Soviet agent, [[Leo Szilard]], supported Schacowsky in her successful bid for representative for Illinois. In turn, she gave her devoted support to newcomer [[Barack Obama]] when he too ran for representative for Illinois. Schacowsky is also a member of the [[DSA]] and [[IPS]]-linked [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]] ('''[[Jan Schakowsky|more...]]''')</div></div>
  
 
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Jan Schakowsky a pro-Socialist Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 9th district of Illinois. She has been close to Chicago Democratic Socialists of America - or its predecessors since the 1970s. Schakowsky was recruited to help with the famous Chicago Grape Boycott by a young United Farm Workers union leader, Eliseo Medina who is today, executive vice president of the SEIU and an honorary chair of the DSA. When she ran for Congress in 1998 she was endorsed by Chicago DSA-as was Socialist DSA member, Danny K. Davis. The Chicago DSA said of her, "She's an old friend of DSA and a real fighter". In May 2000, Schakowsky was given the Debs Dinner award by Chicago DSA leader, the late Carl Shier. In 2000 she also served on the welcoming committee for the Chicago Memorial Service for Richard Criley, a long-time activist with the Communist Party USA and a leader of the Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights.

In 1996 she worked alongside Quentin Young, Alice Palmer and 117 others, serving on the board of Illinois Public Action. At the 1996 IPA convention, Schacowsky stated, "The American people are not ideological; therefore, the way to go is to attack private power." In 2003 Schakowsky and John Sweeney, president, AFL-CIO were among those presenting awards at a human rights awards memorial on behalf of the far-left think-tank, Institute for Policy Studies. The Council for a Livable World, founded in 1962 by alleged Soviet agent, Leo Szilard, supported Schacowsky in her successful bid for representative for Illinois. In turn, she gave her devoted support to newcomer Barack Obama when he too ran for representative for Illinois. Schacowsky is also a member of the DSA and IPS-linked Congressional Progressive Caucus (more...)

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