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John Shimkus: “I think history shows the states have generally acted first on matters before the federal government has stepped in.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2013
I think history shows the states have generally acted first on matters before the federal government has stepped in.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

States often take initiative on environmental issues before federal intervention occurs.

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