John Shimkus
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John Shimkus is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving in the House from January 7, 1997, until January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Illinois's 15th congressional district. During his tenure, Shimkus was known for his work on issues related to energy, environment, and agriculture, often advocating for policies that supported these sectors. He served on several committees, including the Energy and Commerce Committee, where he focused on energy policy and environmental regulations.
Jun 23, 2011
I appreciate the Chair's desire to continue to hold the hearings on Yucca Mountain.
Jun 23, 2011
The question you asked Ms. Haney, and she is under oath, the question that you asked, did the Chairman or staff.
Jun 23, 2011
Today we continue the committee's efforts to understand the decision-making process at the NRC, in particular when it comes to the closure of Yucca Mountain.
Jun 21, 2011
There should be a cost-benefit analysis and a job on new rules and regulations.
Jun 13, 2011
Today, we take another step in understanding the management breakdown at the NRC.
Jun 13, 2011
According to your investigation, the chairman "strategically provided three of the four commissioners with varying amounts of information about his intention to not complete the safety evaluation report."
Jun 13, 2011
Chairman Jaczko did not ensure that each commissioner understood the implications of the guidance?
Jun 13, 2011
The Chairman's neglect of this duty alone is shocking as it denies to the parties of interest a full, timely determination.
Jun 13, 2011
It is unbelievable that 1 week after the Nuclear Waste Policy Act says that the NRC must either approve or deny the license application or formally notify Congress as to why it needs more time, the Commission cannot even reach the question…
Jun 13, 2011
When confronted by one Commissioner about this, Chairman Jaczko merely insulted his colleague by sarcastically retorting, 'You should have asked.'
Jun 13, 2011
Would you agree that the decisions surrounding the Yucca Mountain application review have profound national policy implications? Wouldn't you agree that it is a policy matter?
Jun 13, 2011
the delay of the SER report is a delay of science-based information for Yucca.
Jun 13, 2011
Is strategically withholding information from different commissioners consistent with "ensuring that the Commission is fully and currently informed?"
Jun 13, 2011
There is outright malfeasance. The report is replete with instances of Chairman Jaczko deliberately misleading both his fellow Commissioners and senior staff at the NRC.
Jun 13, 2011
The chairman says that the IG report 'reveals a calculating and political NRC chairman who has abused his authority and withheld information from fellow Commissioners.'
Jun 13, 2011
I support a thorough investigation into the Yucca Mountain and the actions of the NRC, but any such investigation should be fair and nonpartisan.
Jun 2, 2011
On rollcall No. 404 I inadvertently voted ``no'' when I intended to vote ``yes.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Gohmert The CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas…
May 31, 2011
We must not let the political games stop us from keeping a promise to taxpayers.
May 31, 2011
The law says further that DOE shall file an application for a license to construct the repository, correct?
May 31, 2011
It is time for us to decide if we will keep our end of the deal with the Nation's citizens.
May 31, 2011
Billions of dollars and over 30 years of research from our nation's top scientists were jettisoned--not for technical or safety reasons--but as the GAO's report stated, 'social and political opposition to a permanent repository, not…
May 31, 2011
social and political opposition to a permanent repository, not technical issues, is the key obstacle.
May 31, 2011
Although I am not a lawyer, it would seem to me the department is not following the law.
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