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Shimkus Backs Bills Targeting Iranian Cash Payments, Assets

Friday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

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.“According to President Obama’s own State Department, Iran is the world’s leading... Read More.

Shimkus Recognized as Guardian of Small Business

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) received the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his pro-jobs, pro-growth votes in the 114th Congress. Juanita Duggan, President... Read More.

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation... Read More.

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Shimkus Announces High School Coding Competition

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting submissions for this year’s Congressional App Challenge, a coding competition for high school students. The Challenge submission period will run through October 26, 2016. “With demand expected to increase for workers with STEM and coding skills,... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Military Academy Nominations

Wednesday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for 2017 admission.“As the school year... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Obamacare Rate Shocks

Thursday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) issued the following statement after Wednesday’s announcement of the large premium rate increases in 2017 for the Obamacare marketplace exchange in Illinois:“This is another unfortunate example of why I voted against the creation of Obamacare and... Read More.

Congressman Shimkus to make two Friday apperances

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

11:00 a.m. Open House Fairfield Community Health Center 209 NW 11th Street Fairfield, Illinois ++ Shimkus will meet with staff and tour the facility.2:00 p.m. Grant Announcement Clay County Hospital 911 Stacy Burke Drive Flora, Illinois ++ Shimkus... Read More.

Shimkus issues new column: “I would die for Tallinn”

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Many Americans served in Europe during the Cold War. I was one of them, serving on the border of the former Czechoslovakia from 1981 through 1984. I served in the 1st Battalion, 54th Infantry, a part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We... Read More.

Speaker Ryan Signs Shimkus Chemical Safety Bill, Sending it to The White House

Wednesday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb... Read More.