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John Shimkus: “I would rather he come talk to my coal miners, who won't be able to afford to send their kids to college because of what…”

On the recordJune 25, 2013
I would rather he come talk to my coal miners, who won't be able to afford to send their kids to college because of what his announcement did yesterday.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus criticizes the President for not addressing the concerns of coal miners in his district.

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