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John Shimkus: “Although I am not a lawyer, it would seem to me the department is not following the law.”

On the recordMay 31, 2011
Although I am not a lawyer, it would seem to me the department is not following the law.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus questions compliance with the law regarding radioactive waste management.

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