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Jan 11, 2017
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The congressman nominates, and then the academies themselves make the final determination whether a nominee receives an appointment to attend that academy.
Sep 28, 2016
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Families who lost loved ones to acts of international terrorism on American soil deserve the opportunity to seek damages from the foreign governments or officials who aided or abetted the terrorists.
Sep 23, 2016
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) backed two House-passed bills this week to prohibit any future cash payments to Iran and to bring transparency to the Islamic Republic’s corrupt financial dealings
Aug 30, 2016
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“As the school year begins, many students are thinking about what’s next. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, I am eager to provide information and assistance with nominations to the military academies,” said Shimkus.
Mar 14, 2016
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Ratcheting up pressure on the State Department, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported bipartisan House legislation today to recognize the atrocities committed by the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS, as acts of genocide.
Feb 23, 2016
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“President Obama couldn’t be bothered to meet last week’s statutory deadline to send Congress a comprehensive strategy to defeat the Islamic State. Instead, he sent us a plan to let terrorists and sworn enemies of the United States out of jail,” said Shimkus.
Feb 2, 2016
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"As a West Point graduate, I am very proud of these young men and women for considering an academy for their college choice and am grateful for the honor of being able to nominate them," Shimkus said.
Dec 21, 2015
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“Turning a blind eye to the Ayatollah’s new missiles won’t make them go away,” said Shimkus.
Dec 8, 2015
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) took another step to keep terrorists out of the United States today, voting with a bipartisan majority to strengthen the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Dec 6, 2015
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I will oppose every effort by this Administration to disarm law abiding American citizens.