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John Shimkus: “The economic redevelopment of these sites means very good things for the local community--things like jobs, an improved…”

On the recordApril 20, 2016
The economic redevelopment of these sites means very good things for the local community--things like jobs, an improved tax base.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus discusses the positive impact of redeveloping brownfield sites.

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