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On the recordMarch 18, 2013
the federal government gets involved, it creates uncertainty, it raises the cost of capital, it slows up the delivery process
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus expresses concern about government regulation impacting healthcare delivery and costs.

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