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August 29, 2008 Illinois Republicans surprised but upbeat about McCain VP choice
taken on members of her own party, led on ethics reform, and has fought wasteful spending and higher taxes.'' US Rep. John Shimkus, a Collinsville Republican, said she brings conservative values to the ticket. ...
August 29, 2008 Shimkus talks about McCain's VP choice
US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, spoke with The Telegraph Friday afternoon to about Sen. John McCain's selection for vice president, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
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August 27, 2008 House Republicans Energy Protest
House Republicans continue their Floor protest on energy policy at the Capitol. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) is joined by several of his Republican colleagues to call for a vote on energy policy legislation. Length: 24 min. ...
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August 25, 2008 Shimkus: Obama/Biden Destined To Fail
Republican Rep. John Shimkus was not bashful in his skepticism of the Democratic presidential ticket, which visited his neck of the woods on Saturday. Speaking to the State Journal-Register, he said the partnership of Sens. ...
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August 24, 2008 Pick your poison
(Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois introduced a resolution to recognize June 30 as National Corvette Day. "It's probably not the best use of our time, but we have to do something. These resolutions make it look like we're working"). ...
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August 20, 2008 Shimkus comes to King CIty
Illinois State Representative John Shimkus was in town Tuesday evening to meet with members of the Chamber of Commerce at GenKota Winery.
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August 18, 2008 Rep. Shimkus: ‘If drilling is good, drilling and mining is better.’
During a House GOP press conference today, Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) used the power of logic to push for increased coal mining as well as increased oil drilling. To help make his case, Shimkus held up a lump of Illinois coal and even displayed the
Source: Think Progress
August 18, 2008 Matt McGee dugg a story
Shimkus: If Drilling is Good, Drilling and Mining is Better During a House GOP press conference today, Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) used the power of logic to push for increased coal mining as well as increased oil drilling. ...
August 18, 2008 8-18 GOP Uprising Live Blog [2:45]
More from the House floor: Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL): "Let me give you an example: Brazil. Brazil is energy independent because they drill in the outer continental shelf and encourage the use of renewable energy. ...
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August 18, 2008 Republicans As Dumb As Posts On Energy
Wow, these are just two amazing statements on the drilling debate. First, Rep. John Shimkus accidentally tells the truth at an event in the coal region of Illinois:. You know, if drilling is good, drilling and mining is better. ...
August 18, 2008 Mine Here, Mine Now
So, Think Progress and Progress Illinois take shots at Rep. John Shimkus for his comments promoting domestic energy production - namely coal, oil and natural gas - as part of a comprehensive energy policy. ...
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August 18, 2008 Shimkus: If Drilling is Good, Drilling and Mining is Better
During a House GOP press conference today, Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) used the power of logic to push for increased coal mining as well as increased oil drilling.
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August 18, 2008 House Democrats Need to Take A Stand Against Pelosi On Energy ...
I really believe that Speaker Pelosi is more concerned with saving the planet than with saving jobs and the economy. She is an avowed opponent of fossil fuels and whether that is crude oil, natural gas, coal - to get her to change her ...
Source: The Hill Blog
August 18, 2008 Rep. Shimkus: âIf drilling is good, drilling and mining is better.â
During a House GOP press conference today, Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) used the power of logic to push for increased coal mining as well as increased oil drilling. To help make his case, Shimkus held up a lump of Illinois coal and even ...
August 15, 2008 Shimkus Blasts 'Attacks on Agricultural America'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has publicly reversed herself on offshore oil drilling, and "now it's time to call her bluff" and call lawmakers back to the Hill, US Rep. John Shimkus, a Collinsville Republican, told FarmWeek.
Source: Illinois Farm Bureau - News
August 14, 2008 The [Thursday] Papers
The late John Stroger has more than $1.5 million in his campaign fund, placing him 14th between congresswoman Melissa Bean and congressman John Shimkus on the Sun-Times rankings. Stroger reportedly is the Democratic Central Committee's ...
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August 14, 2008 Shimkus Talks Energy in Washington DC
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) returned to Washington, DC, Wednesday to participate in House Republican efforts to be on the floor every weekday even though Congress is on its official August break. ...
Source: Illinois Channel
August 14, 2008 Less gas less pain
... bill that would end the federal ban on offshore drilling for oil. âAll we want is a vote,â Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., told the House chamber, where the seats are filled with tourists invited to hear a succession of Republican lawmakers.
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August 14, 2008 Shimkus/Farmergy Webinar Highlights
Shimkus/Farmergy Webinar Highlights If you were unable to attend Farmergyâs webinar yesterday, with US Congressman John Shimkus from Illinoisâ 19th district, check out this link for highlights from the event.
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August 13, 2008 Politicians on the Media 2.0 train
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, has been helping out in the ongoing GOP House protest ... . GOPers, including Shimkus
Source: Political Fix
August 13, 2008 8-13 GOP Uprising Live Blog [11:56]
Posted by Nick on August 13th, 2008 As Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats continue their five-week vacation, ... of citizens on the importance of increasing American energy production. Rep. John
August 13, 2008 Politicians use Social Media (Twitter)
US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, has been helping out in the ongoing GOP House protest. Republicans are accusing Democrats of taking a break instead of doing the peopleâs business. GOPers, including Shimkus, want a number of things ...
Source: Gateway Politics
August 13, 2008 Republicans defend Congress from âliberal coastal elitesâ
Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) said that in his home district, many Americans have have told him they will vote Republican in this upcoming election, some of these constituents being lifelong Democrats. Shimkus went on to say these partisan ...
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August 11, 2008 Solar Synapse Featured in Solar Industry Magazine
Shimkus/Farmergy Webinar Highlights If you were unable to attend Farmergyâs webinar yesterday, with US Congressman John Shimkus from Illinoisâ 19th district, check out this link for highlights from the event. ...
August 08, 2008 The week American Politics nuked the fridge
Rep. John Shimkus (R., Ill.) introduced a resolution on June 30 recognizing that day as National Corvette Day. According to Parade Magazine [8-3-08], Shimkus said, "It's probably not the best use of our time, but we have to do something ...
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August 07, 2008 GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - August 7, 2008
DIERSEN HEADLINE: John Culloton of Chicago says"Rep. John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) did have a resolution passed making June 30th National Corvette Day, I guess in honor of gas guzzlers." But wait, Culloton's EPA says my 2005 Corvette ...
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August 07, 2008 GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - August 7, 2008
DIERSEN HEADLINE: John Culloton of Chicago says"Rep. John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) did have a resolution passed making June 30th National Corvette Day, I guess in honor of gas guzzlers." But wait, Culloton's EPA says my 2005 Corvette ...
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Rep. John Shimkus introduced a resolution to recognize June 30th as NATIONAL CORVETTE DAY!!!! "It's probably not the best use of our time," he says, "but we have to do something. These resolutions make it look like we're working. ...
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August 06, 2008 Why Do We Have A County Legislature?
In a moment of honesty, Rep. John Shimkus (R., Ill) the sponsor of the National Corvette Day resolution stated "Itâs probably not the best use of our time, but we have to do something. These resolutions make it look like weâre working. ...
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