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      <excerpt> ... for his historic and courageous vote for the Affordable Health Care for America Act. And again I&amp;#39;m disappointed in Congressman John Shimkus&amp;#39; no vote. ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt> VERNON &#8212; Illinois 19th District Senator John Shimkus rolled up his sleeves to assist volunteers working with the NOW Backpack Program Tuesday afternoon, ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt> Peter Roskam of the 6th district, Judy Biggert of the 13th district and John Shimkus of the 19th district. The Republican and Democratic primaries will be ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt> D., and John Shimkus, R-Ill., probably must be attached to a broader legislative package to have a shot at passing. Efforts in the Senate to renew the ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt> As a result, he and US Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, have written a letter to the state commerce agency seeking more answers. ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt>D., and John Shimkus, R-Ill., probably must be attached to a broader legislative package to have a shot at passing. Efforts in the Senate to renew the credit are also under way. Read the full story. Posted by Natalie at 5:22 AM ...</excerpt>
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      <excerpt>Rep. Timothy Johnson (R-15) Fax: 202-226-0791. Rep. Donald Manzullo (R-16) Fax: 202-225-5284. Rep. Philip Hare (D-17) Fax: 202-225-5396. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-18) Fax: 202-225-9249. Rep. John Shimkus (R-19) Fax: 202-225-5880. Indiana ...</excerpt>
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