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• Guantanamo Bay

  I believe the strategically unnecessary closure of Guantanamo Bay and the transfer of these dangerous men to civilian populated areas presents a serious national security concern. As such, I joined several of my colleagues in signing Congressman Mark Kirk’s letter asking President Obama to reconsider this proposal. I have also cosponsored legislation to prohibit any funds from being used to transport detainees to the United States.

   

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• Shimkus and Roskam Call on Sen. Durbin and Treasurer Giannoulias to Join Bipartisan Wave of Opposition to Creating Guantanamo Illinois

  02/03/10

  "When even the White House recognizes creating Guantanamo Illinois is a mistake that must now be reconsidered, we urge Sen. Durbin and Treasurer Giannoulias to recognize good judgment, recant their support and join the bipartisan opposition to this controversial plan."

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• Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

  01/28/10

  Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) has issued the following statement following President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech Wednesday night:

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• Shimkus Announces LIHEAP Funding; Calls on Obama to Release More Funds

  01/13/10

  Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) has co-signed a letter with 112 of his colleagues, both Republicans and Democrats, to President Obama asking that Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds be released.

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• Congressmen Shimkus and Hare Announce Grant to Litchfield

  01/11/10

  Congressmen John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) and Phil Hare (D, Illinois-17) are pleased to announce a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant to the City of Litchfield. The $21,500 Community Facility Grant will be used to construct two new emergency warning storm sirens.

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