U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.)
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Shimkus says he's holding off on Rauner endorsement during interview on tax code reforms
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) is being diplomatic as far as the Republican gubernatorial primary is concerned.
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Shimkus cheers move to roll back some EPA inland water authority
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) applauded a recent move by the Trump Administration to revoke the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, according to a press release.
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Shimkus backs appropriations bill as necessary evil
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) explained his support for the recently passed federal spending bill as the only way forward.
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Shimkus praises Republican health care plan
ACA replacement is just what constituents demanded, congressman says
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Shimkus recognizes Highland paramedic who rescued infant
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently honored a Highland paramedic who save an infant's life when the car it was in was reported to be in a body of water.
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Shimkus applauds Trump on first address to Congress
Donald Trump’s growth as the nation’s 45th U.S. president was clear to Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) in Trump's first address before Congress on Feb. 28.
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Shimkus eyes committee helm, aims to restore power taken from Congress
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) hopes to rebalance the cogs in the federal congressional gears through his aspirations to become the next chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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With hometown's cornfields in mind, Shimkus supports Renewable Fuel Standard reform
Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently expressed his readiness to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which he is the senior member, in pushing for Renewable Fuel Standard reform.
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Shimkus supports student coding contest
Backed and publicized by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), the new “Congressional App Challenge” invites enterprising high school students to enter a statewide coding competition — regardless of experience level — from now through Oct. 26.
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Illinois congressman calls for health care changes
Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently spoke out on the 2017 health insurance rates announced by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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Shimkus addresses the 'war on coal' in the House of Representatives
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) took to the House floor this week to discuss the human element of what he calls President Obama’s "war on coal."
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Shimkus at forefront of Rural Drinking Water Bill's passage in the House of Representatives
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) this week led the passage of S. 611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Shimkus and other Congress members oppose Obama's pledge to the UN's Green Climate Fund
A letter sent to the House Appropriators Committee today opposes Obama’s unilateral pledge of U.S. taxpayer dollars to the UN’s Green Climate Fund.
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Shimkus votes for tougher entry screening for Syrian, Iraqi refugees
Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) voted Thursday in support of a bill that would drastically slow or prevent Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the country by adding further scrutiny to the screening process.
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Shimkus slams Obama on rejection of Keystone XL pipeline
Congressman says project would have created thousands of jobs and lowered emissions.
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Shimkus votes for highway bill
Bill would fund roads, bridges, and transit projects across the country.
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Shimkus opposes OSHA safety rule
Congressman says the revised chemical policies would harm small and mid-sized businesses
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Shimkus votes for health care overhaul, Planned Parenthood cuts
The reconciliation bill cannot be filibustered.
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Shimkus criticizes Obama for defense bill veto
Illinois Congressman says veto sends a bad message to American military members.
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Federal grant will help create truck driving course in Illinois
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges course could lead to creation of more than 400 jobs.