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Apr 6, 2012
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) is continuing a tradition of his office by having his staff conduct Traveling Help Desk events in towns across the 19th District.
Mar 30, 2012
Op-Ed
Over one year ago I wrote to members of the General Assembly with my support for the Taylorville Energy Center. Today I repeat that support, particularly as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency takes aim at coal power plants through their rules on greenhouse gas emissions.
Mar 30, 2012
Press Release
Congressmen John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19), Mike Ross (D, Arkansas-4), John Sullivan (R, Oklahoma-1), and Collin Peterson (D, Minnesota-7) have introduced the Domestic Fuels Act of 2012 (HR 4345). The legislation will help bring additional fuels to the co
Mar 22, 2012
Press Release
Earlier today, Durbin, Kirk, Shimkus, and Costello were joined by the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation sending a letter supporting the State of Illinois' request to President Obama asking him to issue a SBA Disaster Declaration for Saline Coun
Mar 22, 2012
Press Release
Edwardsville firefighters will be donning new breathing equipment, thanks to federal funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) has announced.
Mar 22, 2012
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus voted to repeal the portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) called the Independent Payment Advisory Board.
Mar 21, 2012
Press Release
Job seekers and employers can register now for the Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair to be held on April 19th. The fair is open to veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserve members and their spouses.
Mar 20, 2012
Op-Ed
The recent decision by President Obama to require contraceptive coverage in all insurance plans is just wrong.
Mar 16, 2012
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) will be available to meet with local constituents on Saturday, March 31, from 10:30 a.m. till 12 noon at the Nashville Community Center, 455 South Washington Street.
Mar 14, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Shimkus and his colleagues in the Illinois Delegation call on FEMA to make a prompt decision on the State of Illinois' appeal for disaster aid.