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On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
I would hope in our discussions we would work with the majority to try to make sure we somehow incentivize nuclear baseload because of zero-carbon emissions.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus advocates for incentives for nuclear energy due to its zero-carbon emissions.

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