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John Shimkus: “Does anyone in Congress realize that under this still uncertain program it is more logical for me to shut down my…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2013
Does anyone in Congress realize that under this still uncertain program it is more logical for me to shut down my business and take subsidies on one of the exchanges than to remain open?
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus highlights a small business owner's dilemma regarding health insurance costs.

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