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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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May 8, 2019

This committee has been very focused on how we can lower drug prices and it is a top concern for my neighbors back home.

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May 8, 2019

Will you commit to this committee that you will make sure that we receive the data in a timely fashion?

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May 8, 2019

The energy workforce overall is currently dominated by older, white, male workers.

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May 8, 2019

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

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May 8, 2019

I must say that you are on a hard deadline.

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May 8, 2019

Meaning no disrespect. You are on a hard deadline here.

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May 8, 2019

I want to thank you, Mr. Secretary.

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May 7, 2019

The FTC is one of my most favorite agencies in the Federal Government.

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May 7, 2019

I want to thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this hearing.

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Apr 30, 2019

Having robust and well-funded infrastructure is critical to my district as well as to the entire country.

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Apr 30, 2019

Federal investments in efficient and high-quality transportation systems are linked with economic development in these communities.

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Apr 30, 2019

I implore its members to take into account and give priority to transformative projects, such as Interstate 73, that are shovel ready, nationally significant, and have a dedicated source of state and local funding and support.

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