John Shimkus actually said...

The issue of asbestos use in America and its impact on lung cancer, other illnesses, and death is one of the more challenging and gut-wrenching I have found in my time in Congress.

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Shimkus discusses the serious health impacts of asbestos in his district.

05/07/2019

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