Congressman John Shimkus

Representing the 15th District of Illinois
 

 

Spending Cuts and Debt

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More on Spending Cuts and Debt

Feb 19, 2014 Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) issued the following statement on the Vice President’s visit to Granite City and the fifth anniversary of the stimulus.
Feb 12, 2014 Press Release
"We can now head into this year going through regular order on the appropriation bills, clean-up federal spending line by line and rein in the President’s alarming executive power grab."
Jan 15, 2014 Press Release
Following the budget agreement Chairman Paul Ryan reached in December, the House passed an omnibus appropriations bill implementing federal government funding for fiscal year 2014 on Wednesday. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for the bipartisan package.
Dec 12, 2013 Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that sets spending guidelines for the current fiscal year (2014) and the next fiscal year (2015.)
Oct 25, 2013 Op-Ed
In the wake of my vote to end the government shutdown/debt ceiling debate, I want to share my thoughts on our nation's fiscal situation as we move forward.
Oct 16, 2013 Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus voted for the compromise reached by Senators in the budget stalemate.