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Shimkus Comments on State of the Union Speech
02/12/13"The President laid out an agenda for our nation that I disagree with. He proposed many ideas about making government bigger and more intrusive. He wants to raise taxes, limit gun ownership, and over-regulate the climate…none of which will help
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Shimkus Inviting Secretary Shinseki to Visit Illiana Health Care System
02/11/13"At tomorrow night's State of the Union address, I intend to again personally invite Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to visit the campus and discuss VA plans for Danville," Shimkus said.
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Shimkus Votes to Require Balanced Budget
02/06/13Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) joined colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday in voting for the Require a PLAN Act, H.R. 444, which passed 253-167.
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Shimkus, Davis, and Enyart Urge IEPA to Approve Levee Repair Plan
02/01/13Congressmen Fight for Responsible Solution that Protects Homeowners & Businesses
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Shimkus Signs Pro-2nd Amendment Letter
01/30/13Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has joined 76 colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama opposing his recently announced gun control proposals.
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Representatives John Shimkus & Bill Enyart to Co-Chair Congressional Coal Caucus
01/29/13Representatives John Shimkus (IL-15) and Bill Enyart (IL-12) announced today that they will co-chair the Congressional Coal Caucus to promote Southern Illinois coal and good jobs.
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