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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 3, 2011

my constituents want to be assured that the NRC have in place common sense protocols for mitigating risks of nuclear disasters.

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Apr 14, 2011

With all due respect to the emeritus and the Members on our side, we sometimes--we don't get notice until the last minute.

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Apr 14, 2011

Do you believe in the Constitution?

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Apr 14, 2011

I must say that your argument sounds persuading, but some of it is not persuading that the EPA is the real culprit here.

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Apr 6, 2011

Madam Chair, my amendment revokes the provisions of this act from going into effect until the EPA administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, certifies that the consequences of not regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and…

Congressional Record · 2011-04-06
Apr 6, 2011

I want to thank the gentleman from California for yielding this time and recognizing me for this discussion. Mr. Chairman, I am opposed to H.R. 910, the Upton-Inhofe dirty air act, because this bill is an extreme and excessive piece of…

Congressional Record · 2011-04-06
Apr 6, 2011

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 5. LIMITATION ON APPLICABILITY. The provisions…

Congressional Record · 2011-04-06
Apr 6, 2011

Madam Chair, 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. {time} 1750 Amendment No. 11 Offered by Mr. Doyle…

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Apr 6, 2011

Madam Chair, I yield myself 30 seconds. Madam Chair, I am really astounded by the remarks of my friend from California. It seems that first of all they deny the scientists that have come before the committee, the many scientific…

Congressional Record · 2011-04-06
Mar 16, 2011

But ironically, earlier this week, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle voted to handcuff one of the agencies that has helped move America forward by promoting energy conservation.

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