Rep. Shimkus, Author Of 'Cures' Device Provisions, Joins Exodus Of Republicans Retiring In 2020 From US House
Executive Summary
Illinois Rep. John Shimkus, a well-known pro-medtech industry bill sponsor, announced on 30 August his plans for a January 2020 retirement. He joins at least 15 Republican House members who recently said they are also ending their Capitol Hill careers, leaving six vacancies on the US House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means panels prior to the 2020 elections.
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