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May 3, 2017
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On Wednesday the House of Representatives approved the last ever federal spending bill based upon an Obama-era budget.
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Apr 7, 2017
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"I congratulate Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch will bring the same respect for the rule of law and fidelity to our Constitution as the late Justice Scalia, whose seat on the court he will fill. President Trump made an outstanding choice."
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Apr 7, 2017
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on yesterday’s Tomahawk missile strike on Syria’s Shayrat air base.
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Apr 6, 2017
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) met with Sarah Burton of Charleston, Illinois today. Burton is a representative of the National Cancer Registrars Association.
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Apr 4, 2017
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record recognizing the Okawville High School boys’ basketball team for their second place finish in the Illinois State Basketball Tournament.
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Apr 3, 2017
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today announced recent staff departures, promotions and hires in his Washington, DC office.
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Mar 29, 2017
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) hosted Rev. Robert Dillingham as the Guest Chaplain to lead the opening prayer for the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 29th.
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Mar 27, 2017
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record recognizing the Effingham St. Anthony High School boys’ basketball team for winning their first state championship.
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Mar 24, 2017
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While I’m disappointed in today’s outcome, my commitment to my constituents to follow through on the promise I made to provide relief from Obamacare is as strong as ever.
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Mar 22, 2017
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In response to concerns regarding the way in which Illinois’ per capita allotment of Medicaid funds would be calculated under the American Health Care Act, Republican Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation released the following statement.
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