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A Carbon Cap and Trade system will cost American consumers money - few experts deny this. But how much exactly? For the average American household, the additional cost of a nationwide 15% reduction in carbon emissions will cost about $1200 annually. These higher costs will disproportionately affect poor, rural Americans.In the 19th District, experts estimate that under "Cap and Tax," our district will lose $471 million in personal income and 3,577 non-farm jobs. Click here to see what our entire state and the rest of the country will lose if Congress passes the Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade Bill.
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Congressman Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Academies
06/30/09High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested must apply now for summer 2010 admission.
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Shimkus Votes "No" on National Energy Tax
06/29/09Congressman Shimkus voted against the so-called American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) or Waxman-Markey cap and trade bill. The House narrowly passed the bill 219-212.
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Shimkus Issues DTV Reminder
06/11/09Television becomes all digital on Friday, June 12.
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Salute to Wildey Theater
06/10/09Congressman Shimkus recognized the 100th anniversary of the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville by entering a statement into the permanent Congressional Record of the Unites States House of Representatives on June 8, 2009.
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