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John Shimkus: “Then, finally, Chairman Upton and I received a letter from Ranking Members Waxman and Tonko indicating their desire to…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
Then, finally, Chairman Upton and I received a letter from Ranking Members Waxman and Tonko indicating their desire to examine the status of Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus mentions receiving a letter about Fukushima's status.

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