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.
May 12, 2011
So in your opinion then this process is going to come to an end, and it hasn't been the fault of the EPA. This has been the responsibility of the company changing its plan?
May 12, 2011
the goal of the Clean Air Act is to protect public health and welfare from harm from air pollution
May 12, 2011
It seems to me that forcing State and local stakeholders to travel all the way to the U.S. Court of Appeals here in Washington in order to air their grievances will provide an unreasonable burden on less-affluent communities and…
May 12, 2011
I have said on several occasions that I am not opposed to streamlining the permitting process, provided that we allow for appropriate community input and we do not weaken the air quality controls that the licensing process was implemented…
May 4, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I--Mr. Dinneen, your passion is certainly commendable. I am from a corn state--ethanol-producing state...
May 3, 2011
Do you have any fear that this kind of coziness over this long period of time might cloud their objectivity and their reliability and their integrity, you might add?
May 3, 2011
In that 7-year max, isn't 7 years quite a length of time though? What is your rationale for the 7 years?
May 3, 2011
So they move family and friends to the particular geographic location for the most part?
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