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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
Mr. Chairman, since the beginning of the 112th Congress, we have held over 30 Energy and Power Subcommittee and joint subcommittee hearings. We have held over a dozen subcommittee and full committee markups, and including H.R. 4480, which…
it does seem to be an EPA-fulfilled prophecy that no new coal plants will be built in this country.
Can you imagine that? They are jeopardizing homes along their coast because accepting reality would conflict with their political ideology.
the position taken in this case by the Federal Government would have put the property rights of ordinary Americans entirely at the mercy of the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Republicans have also said no to clean energy, which would grow jobs and the economy.
Has the Obama administration, in your opinion, ever engaged in a war on coal?
it is simply not acceptable, and I think we have an obligation and responsibility to work tirelessly with our colleagues to stop these policies that destroy jobs and will increase consumer electricity prices.
The Republican Party has a choice. It could continue down the path of science denial...
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