John Shimkus actually said...

I talk about catastrophic coverage all the time, and I think that is where we need to be.

Brownfields is an important issue for me.

We need to see what works--and there is a lot to like about the program--but we find that there are always areas we can improve upon.

The economic redevelopment of these sites means very good things for the local community--things like jobs, an improved tax base.