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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
I know what our intent was. I know what the courts have ruled, which is against the intent of Congress, for expedited siting.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus reflects on Congress's intent versus court rulings on expedited siting.

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