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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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Apr 30, 2019

I thank the gentleman, and I want to thank all the witnesses for your patience and for your participation in today's hearing.

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Apr 30, 2019

I want to express my disappointment and concern that we will not be hearing from one of the major agencies responsible for the oversight of pipeline security, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)...

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Apr 30, 2019

I find it to be unacceptable and it will be addressed as we move forward.

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Apr 9, 2019

The Chair thanks the gentleman for yielding back.

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Apr 9, 2019

H.R. 1315 is a jobs bill designed to train underserved groups, including women, minorities, veterans, unemployed energy workers, and returning citizens, among others, for the energy jobs and careers of the present and future.

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Apr 9, 2019

Chairman Rush, Ranking Member Rush, the numbers are not as good as they should be. We need to do more.

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Apr 9, 2019

the agency, DOE, has the affirmative responsibility to work on increasing opportunities for all.

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Apr 9, 2019

I look forward to having you once again to appear before this subcommittee in the near future.

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Apr 9, 2019

This bill would provide much-needed assistance to State Energy Offices to plan for and respond to energy disruptions from both physical and cyber threats.

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Apr 9, 2019

It is my hope that following this hearing the minority side will finally accept my repeated offer to work with my office on this bill.

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Apr 9, 2019

Let's get to work, Director Campos, on these issues so that we can start enacting serious proposals such as my workforce bill.

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Apr 9, 2019

H.R. 1315 is in essence a jobs bill designed to train underserved groups, including women, minorities, veterans, unemployed energy workers, and returning citizens.

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