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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.

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Jan 14, 2020

I worry, Madam Chairman, that too little is known about when and how marijuana can be harmful, particularly after frequent and long-term use.

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Jan 14, 2020

The situation is even more desperate than it was and different than it was in 1995, when the Tax Certificate Program ended.

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Jan 14, 2020

It seems to me that many States, including mine, are stampeding to legalize both medicinal and recreational use of cannabis.

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Jan 14, 2020

This is a problem that is serious to my soul.

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Jan 14, 2020

I am also disappointed that we are having these kinds of hearings that we have had many, many, many times before.

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Jan 14, 2020

I think promoting this would be important but, right now, this is something that the FCC hasn't been charged with.

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Jan 13, 2020

Different communities have different, different issues.

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Jan 13, 2020

If Florida expanded Medicaid, we would draw down almost $14 billion for our state over the next five years alone.

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Jan 13, 2020

As Chairman Rush said the other day, climate change represents only a tremendous threat to our future, but also a tremendous opportunity.

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Jan 13, 2020

It is supported by the HVACR industry, the Chamber of Commerce, and NRDC.

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Jan 13, 2020

So I really can't stress enough the importance of having participated in Medicaid expansion and certainly, hope that it continues for years to come.

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Jan 13, 2020

you are not doing right by our citizens.

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