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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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Oct 30, 2019

I was unavoidably detained in a meeting discussing the lack of diversity in media. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 599 and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 600. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Beyer). The question is on the…

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Oct 29, 2019

My bill, the Blue and Green Collar Jobs Acts, would accomplish that, but this subcommittee can still gain much-needed insight from our witnesses today on how Congress can make this transition more equitable and more just.

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Oct 29, 2019

As we approach the year 2050, our Nation faces unique challenges in its efforts to address growing energy production demands as well as the obligation to limit our contribution to climate change.

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Oct 29, 2019

While I do not agree with proposals like the Green New Deal, if the majority is pursuing these kind of radical transformations of our country's energy system, shouldn't getting infrastructure built as quickly and safely as possible be at…

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Oct 29, 2019

It is a continuation of the committee's broader objective to identify pathways to a 100 percent clean energy future by the year 2050.

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Oct 29, 2019

We need a point of accountability in this country, in our national security apparatus, to know who controls our medicine supply.

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Oct 29, 2019

I predict that China will overtake India in generic drug production because China has a plan, and nobody else does.

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Oct 29, 2019

Today's hearing is an extension of the subcommittee's series focused on expanding our Nation's clean energy economy.

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Oct 22, 2019

I want to thank you, Madam Chair. And welcome, Administrator Verma.

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Oct 22, 2019

Do you know why there is an increase in the number of hospitals that are closing in lower and minority income communities?

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Oct 22, 2019

I am cautiously optimistic regarding CMS's aggressive goals to reduce the disproportionate rates of kidney disease in lower-income and minority communities.

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Oct 22, 2019

Why are there so many dialysis centers in black neighborhoods?

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