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On the recordFebruary 5, 2020
Fossil energy will continue to fuel the majority of our nation's electricity production, our transportation, and remain absolutely essential.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus highlights the ongoing importance of fossil energy in the economy.

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