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Jul 6, 2016
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The residents of Pope County began celebrating their county's bicentennial on January 10, 2016, and will hold a multitude of festivities throughout the rest of the year.
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Jun 23, 2016
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In April, Shimkus voted to authorize the House of Representatives to take legal action in the case by filing an amicus brief with the court.
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Jun 14, 2016
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The Salt Fork Storm posted 52 points to give the school its first ever Class 1A girls track state title on Saturday, May 21.
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Jun 14, 2016
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There’s a better way to protect consumers from blocking and throttling without stifling innovation or delaying build-out. That way requires action by Congress.
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Jun 14, 2016
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The Goreville Blackcats defeated Dozer Park 17–7 on June 4 to give the school the 2016 Class 1A baseball state title. Goreville’s 17 runs also set a new Class 1A record.
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May 26, 2016
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been selected to take part in a conference committee to reconcile differences between House and Senate energy legislation.
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May 26, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after requesting the Congressional Record reflect that his vote on the Maloney Amendment, As Amended by Pitts Amendment was recorded incorrectly on the night of Wednesday, May 25:
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May 25, 2016
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“Today’s decision is a stern rebuke of an FCC that has often put rural Americans at a disadvantage in their rulemaking. I’m particularly pleased the court struck down FCC’s joint sales agreement order that blatantly ignored the bipartisan intent of Congress.”
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May 24, 2016
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Legislation introduced by Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) to update the way the United States assesses and manages the risks posed by chemicals and the products that contain them passed the House.
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May 18, 2016
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“The parishioners of St. Paul’s feel devoted to their parish and to each other, as generations have worshipped together as members of an extended family,” Shimkus said.
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