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On the recordApril 13, 2011
I firmly believe we can work to prevent disasters such as the Tennessee Valley incident and come to an agreement on how to promote the recycling of coal combustion waste.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the need for safety and recycling in coal ash management.

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