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John Shimkus: “That is why coal will still be king because it does address the market issues.”

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
That is why coal will still be king because it does address the market issues.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the continued importance of coal in the energy portfolio.

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