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John Shimkus: “The Commerce Clause confers enormous potential power on Congress.”

On the recordJuly 10, 2014
The Commerce Clause confers enormous potential power on Congress.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus highlights the significant authority granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause.

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