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John Shimkus: “I believe that no matter how well intentioned any regulatory effort may be, the only way to get a lasting solution... is…”

On the recordApril 25, 2018
I believe that no matter how well intentioned any regulatory effort may be, the only way to get a lasting solution... is by having Congress settle this issue by statute.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the need for Congressional action on regulatory issues.

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