When I have gone door to door to visit my constituents, I see them in their oxygen machines laboring to live.
John Shimkus: “When I have gone door to door to visit my constituents, I see them in their oxygen machines laboring to live.”
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Shimkus highlights the personal impact of asbestos-related diseases on his constituents.
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The American people overwhelmingly agree. Recent polling found Americans prioritize affordability and reliability over emissions reductions.





