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John Shimkus: “We should not use scare tactics, claiming the public is not protected unless the Feds are on the case.”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
We should not use scare tactics, claiming the public is not protected unless the Feds are on the case.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus criticizes the use of fear in promoting federal regulation over state management.

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