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Shimkus energized by new chairmanship

With the Republicans now holding the majority in the U.S. House, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus will be chairing a subcommittee in the 112th Congress.

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Shimkus kicking off Valentines for Heroes

Ninteenth District Congressman John Shimkus , R-Ill., is kicking off his Valentines for Heroes program, through which his district offices annually collect valentines to give to veterans and those serving in the military.

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Shimkus collecting valentines for veterans

Rep. John Shimkus , is kicking off his Valentines for Heroes program, a popular tradition for constituents.

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Letters to the Editor: Just cutting staff not always best solution

The State JournalRegister Opinions — Wed Jun 23 05:01:00 UTC 2010 I read where the Illinois State Board of Education now has approximately one-third fewer employees, and those who are left must travel extensively between Chicago and Springfield. about: Casey Cameron Editor finance Gary Dunnington gross regional product Illinois Chamber of Commerce Illinois State Board of Education John Shimkus Linda Ashcraft Mark Kirk Mayor Midwest parts and assemble products President and CEO Quinn administration rail equipment real estate Springfield Tim Bagwell Tim Davlin transportation innovations transportation investments Transportation modernization visionary and aggressive transportation investment strategy

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Congressman John Shimkus collecting valentines for vets (KSDK St. Louis)

Congressman John Shimkus collecting valentines for vets

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John Shimkus To Support Hr 1207

Illinois’ 19th District Congressman John Shimkus attended the Tea Party in Springfield. Here he explains where HR 1207 is, and where it will be if there is not more support. Shimkus said he will …