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@RepShimkus

I represent the 15th Congressional District of Illinois and Chair the Environment Subcommittee.

Illinois, USA
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Joined July 2008
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  1. Apr 5

    Today will be my last day posting to this account. You can still follow my personal updates (including the verse I share each morning from my devotion) on other social media platforms. Thank you to all those who have followed and engaged with me here on Twitter for many years.

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  2. Apr 4

    What questions do you have for Facebook?

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before E&C on April 11th >>
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  3. Apr 4

    Psalm 3:3-4 But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, I was crying to the Lord with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain.

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  4. Apr 3

    Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with RSVP () volunteers who serve Champaign and Douglas counties. Today we recognize them, and all those who participate in national service.

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  5. Apr 3

    Serving in more than 50,000 locations across the country, and participants address some of the most pressing challenges facing our communities.

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  6. Apr 3

    In case you missed it: The job market is so strong that it’s even drawing back in people who’ve been out of the workforce for years. And it doesn’t show any sign of letting up.

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  7. Apr 3

    2 Samuel 14:24 However the king said, “Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face.” So Absalom turned to his own house and did not see the king’s face.

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    Apr 2

    Companies all across America are announcing bonuses and increased benefits for their employees because of the . Has a business in your state made a big announcement? Check out the map on to find out →

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  9. Apr 2

    2 Samuel 12:23 But now he has died; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.

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  10. Apr 1

    A happy and blessed Easter to you and your loved ones. He is risen, just as He said.

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  11. Apr 1

    Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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    Mar 31

    .: I supported this landmark bill because I think our country is better off when the American people have more money in their pockets. Let us never forget that the government is intended to serve the people – not the other way around.

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  13. Mar 31

    2 Samuel 7:16 Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever, your throne shall endure shall be established forever.

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    Mar 29

    Another week brings more good economic news. From Marketplace, “The labor market is so strong that it’s even drawing back in people who’ve been out of the workforce for years. And it doesn’t show any sign of letting up.”

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  15. Mar 30

    Psalm 96:5 For all the gods of the people are idols, But the Lord made the heavens.

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  16. Mar 29

    Thanks to , one Illinois-based company you may have heard of is McDoubling the amount of workers eligible for tuition benefits and Super Sizing the amount those workers can get each year to help pay for college or trade school....

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  17. Mar 29

    A lot of people in our country just don’t believe we build anything anymore. They’ll say there’s no manufacturing left in America, but I say come down to North American Lighting and see what we build.

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  18. Mar 29

    2 Samuel 6:7 And the anger of the Lord burned against against Uzzah, and God struck him down there for his irreverence; and he died there by the ark of God.

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  19. Mar 28

    Congratulations to on his nomination to serve as the next ambassador to Kenya. President made an exemplary choice.

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  20. Mar 28

    They're hiring in Flora too!

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    How many jobs will be lost at the Flora, Il plant?
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