My folks send me here to fight for coal. My folks send me here to fight for low-cost power, because of jobs and incomes.
John Shimkus: “My folks send me here to fight for coal. My folks send me here to fight for low-cost power, because of jobs and incomes.”
On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
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Shimkus emphasizes his commitment to supporting coal and affordable energy for job preservation.
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