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John Shimkus: “This is not a partisan debate by Members of the House of Representatives.”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
This is not a partisan debate by Members of the House of Representatives.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus argues that the energy debate transcends party lines.

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