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John Shimkus News

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Friday Aug 29 | Alton Telegraph

Shimkus surprised by choice of Palin

Even though he is one of U.S. Sen. John McCain's leading supporters in Illinois, U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Illinois, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, Prison, Republican, US House of Representatives, Illinois Government

Sun Aug 24, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

State GOP bites back at selection

Illinois Republicans said the addition of U.S. Sen. Joe Biden to the Democratic ticket is an attempt by Barack Obama to shield himself from accusations he lacks experience.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Illinois, John McCain, Republican, US House of Representatives, Illinois Government

Thu Aug 21, 2008

Brazil Times

Congress -- Action In Inaction

Right now Congress, as well as the Indiana Legislature, is in summer recess. There has been some talk recently that Congress should/shouldn't get back to pass/not pass some particular legislation.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Republican

Mt. Vernon Register-News

Shimkus comes to King CIty

U.S. Sen. John Shimkus was in town Tuesday evening to meet with members of the Chamber of Commerce at GenKota Winery.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Tue Aug 19, 2008

The Sorento News

More of this story

Congressman John Shimkus discussed energy issues at Wolff Oil in Litchfield on Monday, Aug.

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Related Topix: Litchfield, IL, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Hillsboro, IL

Mon Aug 18, 2008

Think Progress

Rep. Shimkus: 'If drilling is good, drilling and mining is better.'

During a House GOP press conference today, Rep. John Shimkus used the power of logic to push for increased coal mining as well as increased oil drilling.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Sun Aug 17, 2008

Illinois Farm Bureau

Shimkus Blasts 'Attacks on Agricultural America'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly reversed herself on offshore oil drilling, and "now it's time to call her bluff" and call lawmakers back to the Hill, U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Illinois, Republican, Barack Obama, US Senate

Fri Aug 15, 2008

The Sorento News

Shimkus Talks Energy In Litchfield

Congressman John Shimkus discussed energy issues at Wolff Oil in Litchfield on Monday, Aug.

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Related Topix: Litchfield, IL, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Thu Aug 14, 2008

Free Republic

Not All Republicans Urging Bush to Veto Drilling Ban

Not every Republican House member is ready to join House Minority Whip Roy Blunt in advising President Bush to veto any bill that extends the federal moratorium on new off-shore oil drilling leases past Sept.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Roy Blunt, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, 2008 Presidential Election, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat

Wed Aug 13, 2008

Talk Radio News Service

Republicans defend Congress from - liberal coastal elites'

Rep. Geoff Davis and his fellow House Republicans held a press conference today to, according to the congressman, "defend the Congress from liberal coastal elites" that he says are responsible for the suffering ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Geoff Davis, Republican, US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat, Steve Chabot

Sun Aug 10, 2008

State Journal-Register

Bernard Schoenburg: McCain ad either an - insult' or - lighthearted shot'

DICK DURBIN of Illinois, the U.S. Senate's assistant majority leader and a chief promoter of fellow U.S. Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Senate, Democrat, Opinion

Sat Aug 09, 2008

Mother Jones

An Arafat Snack Attack

The streets of Cairo have seen plenty of demonstrations for the Palestinian cause, but now they have taken on a new flavor.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, US News, Israel, World News, Middle East, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Nuclear Energy

Tue Aug 05, 2008

STLtoday

DC Download: Congress is running on empty. Literally.

The 110th Congress appears to be running on empty, literally. Most lawmakers left town last week for a five-week August recess .

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Roy Blunt

The Plainsman

Herseth Sandlin introduces renewable biofuels legislation

Homegrown, renewable biofuels such as E-85 and biodiesel would be more available at gas stations across the country in legislation introduced by Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Stephanie Herseth, Democrat

Mon Aug 04, 2008

TheHill.com

The U.S. House Republicans' 'Speak-In'

It was as unexpected as it was unprecedented in U.S. House history. After already barely passing a resolution to give themselves a five week paid vacation, the Democrat Congress sneakily adjourned for the day ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Pence, Henry Brown, Kevin Brady, Tom Price

AutoblogGreen

Biofuel station incentive bill introduced in congress

While production of biofuels has been steadily increasing in recent years, retail availability has been growing at a much slower rate with just over 1,600 E85 stations now in operation.

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Related Topix: Biofuel, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Stephanie Herseth, Democrat

Sun Aug 03, 2008

Green Car Congress

Bill In US Congress to Encourage Installation of Biofuel Station Infrastructure

US Representatives Herseth Sandlin and John Shimkus introduced bipartisan legislation - H.R.6734, The E85 and Biodiesel Access Act - that would streamline the process and provides greater incentives for service ...

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Related Topix: Biofuel, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Fri Aug 01, 2008

Domestic Fuel

NEVC Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Advance Alternative Fuel Infrastructure

The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition recently reported their endorsement of the legislative proposal introduced by Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and John Shimkus which would increase the federal ...

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, Stephanie Herseth, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Republican

Southern Illinoisan

Shimkus sponsors bill aimed at expanding E-85 availability

Congressman John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, is the lead Republican sponsor of legislation that seeks to expand the availability of E-85, an Ethanol-blended gasoline, through incentives for gas stations to install ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Stephanie Herseth, Democrat, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Wed Jul 30, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Harrisburg youth center getting federal grant to fight substance abuse

Funds have been released through the U.S. Department of Justice to assist correctional facilities in implementing substance abuse programming.

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Related Topix: Illinois, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics

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