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John Shimkus: “If we impose overly restrictive rules and regulations domestically, we raise the cost of energy and feedstock.”

On the recordSeptember 17, 2019
If we impose overly restrictive rules and regulations domestically, we raise the cost of energy and feedstock.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the economic impact of strict regulations on domestic energy and manufacturing.

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