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May 22, 2009
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Bill will destroy jobs and raise energy costs, especially in Rural America.
May 21, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Shimkus voted in support of Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights.
May 15, 2009
Press Release
Shimkus is joining in a letter from dozens of Members of the House to the U.S. Department of Treasury given its role in assisting the domestic auto industry.
May 6, 2009
Press Release
Summit heard energy experts -- including researchers from the American Enterprise Institute, Heritage Foundation, and a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency employee -- confirming that a carbon emissions law or cap and trade law or global warming law would be a tax on the American people.
May 6, 2009
Op-Ed
On April 19, 2009, Thomas Ricks wrote an article for the Washington Post entitled "Why we should get rid of West Point." As West Point graduates, Representatives Geoff Davis, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), and John Shimkus (IL-19) wrote the following response:
Apr 29, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Shimkus voted no on the budget that spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much.
Apr 28, 2009
Press Release
Former employees of North American Lighting plants in Paris, Salem and Flora are eligible for federal Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Apr 24, 2009
Op-Ed
As of April 26, the federal government will be in deficit spending for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends September 30. This day has become known as Debt Day, as everything the federal government spends after April 26 will add to the national debt.
Apr 15, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Shimkus attended the Tax Day Tea Party in Springfield today, giving encouragement to citizens rallying against out of control federal spending.