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On the recordApril 18, 2012
Americans are looking for ways to bring down those costs and break our dependence from hostile sources of foreign oil.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus highlights the need for solutions to reduce gas prices and foreign oil dependence.

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