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John Shimkus: “This is disappointing because it means we are missing out on opportunities to increase the Nation's industrial capacity…”

On the recordMay 15, 2018
This is disappointing because it means we are missing out on opportunities to increase the Nation's industrial capacity to create more American jobs and to improve our environment.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus expresses concern over the impact of permitting uncertainty on jobs and the environment.

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