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John Shimkus: “While we are encouraged by this discussion the legislation is helping to create, we are concerned that this mandate on…”

On the recordJuly 9, 2012
While we are encouraged by this discussion the legislation is helping to create, we are concerned that this mandate on auto makers will not create the level playing field for fuels that is paramount to ANGA.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus expresses concerns about the Open Fuel Standard Act's impact on auto manufacturers.

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