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On the recordJune 19, 2019
We should not have a fractured marketplace driven by policies that cater to urban customers at the expense of customer need in rural areas.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the need for a unified marketplace that serves both urban and rural consumers.

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