Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Shimkus [R, IL-19]

Goin' mobile: LCCC dedicates health clinic on wheels

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Jerry Costello, D-Belleville; the office of US Rep. Phil Hare, D-Rock Island; the office of US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville; state Sen. ...

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Shimkus opposed to bailout; Schock is leaning against it

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

By ADRIANA COLINDRES US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, says he firmly opposes a potential US government bailout of the ailing auto industry because it ...

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Demand surges for Obama inauguration tickets

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Demand for the free tickets has been so high that at least two other members of Illinois' congressional delegation, Republicans John Shimkus of Collinsville ...

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...continued Costello, Shimkus, Durbin convince FEMA to slow down ...

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Earlier this year, Costello and US Rep. John Shimkus, a Republican from Collinsville, sponsored legislation to require FEMA to delay implementation of the ...

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County Gets Big Education Grant

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

... of those "who can get things done," namely, Pam Monetti from Congressman Phil Hare's office, and Rodney Davis from Congressman John Shimkus' office. ...

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Lawmakers question sole-source award to SAIC

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

Joe Barton (R-Texas) and John Shimkus (R-Ill.)â€”wrote to HHS officials on Nov. 12 seeking further information on what they describe as the largest contract ...

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Illinois won't get extra inauguration tickets

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

Zachary Cikanek, spokesman for Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale), said the congresswoman Wednesday signed a letter initiated by Rep. John Shimkus ...

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MVFD receives Homeland Security grant

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

The grant award notice was issued by US Representative John Shimkus, who also announced grants were awarded to three other fire departments within his ...

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No Extra Inauguration Tickets For Illinos

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale) and Rep. John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) have written a letter asking other members of Congress for any unclaimed tickets they ...

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Lawmakers question sole-source award to SAIC

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

...fraud and abuse, Stupak said. Stupak and three other committee leadersReps. John Dingell (D-Mich.); Joe Barton (R-Texas) and John Shimkus (R-Ill.)wrote to HHS officials on Nov. 12 seeking further information on what they describe as the largest contract

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Lawmakers investigate U.S. cancer center contract

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

...how they went about doing so and what, if any, safeguards are in place to prevent waste, fraud and abuse," Stupak said. Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois, the subcommittee's top Republican, said in a statement, "It is in both the government's and the taxpay

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Lawmakers investigate US cancer center contract

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois, the subcommittee's top Republican, said in a statement, "It is in both the government's and the taxpayers' best interest to ...

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Inauguration tickets, hotel rooms going fast

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, is among those with space on his reservation list. "We are taking requests on a first-come, first-served basis for ...

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Roy Blunt steps down as House leader, signals Republican soul-searching

2008-11-07T00:00:00Z

...humor, yet muscular. But I think we have slipped into the big government mold on various issues and in a lot of places." Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, also mentioned Reagan in trying to put his finger on what went wrong with his party on Tuesday. "

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Costello mentioned for Cabinet position â€” maybe Transportation ...

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, said Costello is very knowledgeable about transportation issues. "I think that would be phenomenal appointment," ...

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Local grade schools hold mock elections

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

In the contest for House of Representatives, Rep. John Shimkus beat Democrat Daniel Davis in the overall results. Shimkus received 46 percent while Davis ...

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Area incumbents score in legislative, congressional races

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

By DOUG FINKE Four state legislators cruised to victory Tuesday, as was US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville. Hereâ€™sa rundown: From the start, the odds were ...

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Durbin rolls to re-election

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

...kindness and support from every corner of our state." Both Metro East congressmen, Democrat Jerry Costello and Republican John Shimkus, also won easy victories. In the 112th state house district, State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Collinsville, was staving off

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Jones, Reis post overwhelming wins

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

In other state races, Republican US Rep. John Shimkus defeated Democratic challenger Daniel Davis for the US House of Representativesâ€™ District 19, ...

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Fifty-six percent of voters turn out

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

In the race for 19th District US Rep. John Shimkus received 4795 votes to Daniel Davisâ€™ 2523. In the state senate race, John O. Jones received 5093 votes to ...

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