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John Shimkus: “Most people think of federal law when it comes to environmental protection and we have passed many important…”

On the recordApril 10, 2013
Most people think of federal law when it comes to environmental protection and we have passed many important environmental laws over the years.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the role of federal laws in environmental protection.

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