Mar 6, 2012
We all know that gas prices are set on the global market and there are a variety of real political factors that determine the price of fuel.
Bobby Rush
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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.
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Mar 6, 2012
I sent a letter to the Chairman Gensler, asking him to conduct an investigation into the practices of Wall Street traders.
Mar 6, 2012
I am not blaming speculators for these sharp increases in gas prices, but I do believe it is worth examining this issue more closely.
Mar 6, 2012
My last unanimous consent request is that Mr. Weiss indicated that he had--he indicated in his testimony or during his testimony that there was a report, a 2009 report by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Doyle The Acting…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Chairman, why is it that the proponents of this bill are smiling and smirking while walking around this Capitol? It's because this bill requires the hasty approval of an unprecedented permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. They're…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 903, after line 22, insert the following new paragraph: (3) Restriction on use of…
Feb 15, 2012
I want to thank the ranking member for this time, and I thank him for his leadership on this issue. Mr. Chairman, I find it remarkable that we are here today debating a bill that is essentially a regulatory earmark for just one company…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Chairman, the American people deserve better than this shoddy attempt to provide TransCanada with a regulatory earmark that allows them to bypass the established rules and procedures we have in place. I cannot support this, and I ask…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, let me just say that as Members of this Congress, we were elected to this body to protect the American people, to protect our citizens, to protect their property…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I would like to inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois has 1 minute remaining. {time} 1620
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