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Oct 6, 2011
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) joined a bipartisan majority that passed the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act (HR 2681), which would prevent three new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that threaten plant closures.
Oct 4, 2011
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"This morning I received a call from Congressman Jerry Costello informing me that he has decided to retire from public office as a Member of Congress. This is a great loss for Southern Illinois and a personal loss for me."
Sep 15, 2011
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On Thursday, the U.S. House voted to stop the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from "ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance," according to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19).
Sep 9, 2011
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"Our nation will never be the same. We must remain vigilant, as those who wish to do us harm will never stop planning and plotting. They fear our freedom, so we must stand strong at home and abroad."
Sep 8, 2011
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"I will look closely at the President's proposals, but so far neither stimulus nor tax cuts have helped lower the unemployment rate."
Sep 7, 2011
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for summer 2012 admission.
Aug 1, 2011
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) has announced his support for the bipartisan, bicameral agreement to both reduce federal government spending while avoiding default by raising the debt ceiling.
Jul 12, 2011
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The House of Representatives today adopted language to add up to a five-year delay of mandatory insurance purchase requirements in newly mapped areas during consideration of H.R. 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011.
Jun 16, 2011
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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives today introduced the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act, HR 2182, to provide incentives for the development of new antibiotics needed to treat new and emerging resistant bugs.