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John Shimkus: “Why don't we have a long-term supply policy of increasing domestic production so that we can actually reduce the price…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Why don't we have a long-term supply policy of increasing domestic production so that we can actually reduce the price long term instead of just for a week or so.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus advocates for a sustainable approach to lowering gas prices through domestic production.

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