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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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Jun 11, 2019

The bipartisan Future Energy Jobs Act... will move my State towards a cleaner, greener, more sustainable energy future.

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Jun 11, 2019

I did not support FERC putting its proverbial thumb on the scale to ambiguously prop up coal and nuclear facilities.

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Jun 11, 2019

Elected officials in the States should have the authority to choose the type of energy sources within their own portfolios.

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Jun 11, 2019

I do not want to see FERC stand in the way of that progress.

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Jun 3, 2019

Without Community Health Centers, we would be far worse off than we are right now.

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Jun 3, 2019

it is absolutely critical, Mr. Chairman, that we do not allow the DSH payments to be cut now or in the future.

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May 21, 2019

This is where the money is going to.

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May 21, 2019

the President told the Speaker and the other Democratic leaders there that they had a choice of either investigations or infrastructure.

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May 21, 2019

This bill will provide enormous help to my constituents, and it goes beyond just the empty rhetoric and partisan posturing.

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May 16, 2019

I thank the full committee chairman for giving me this time. Mr. Chairman, I am proud, on behalf of the people of the First District of Illinois, to rise today in support of H.R. 987, which includes my legislation, the Protecting Consumer…

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May 8, 2019

I want to thank you, Mr. Secretary.

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May 8, 2019

many of these proposed cuts are nonstarters, as far as I am concerned, as these reductions would severely impact federally funded investments in clean energy research and development, harming our economy and global status

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