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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.

Feb 26, 2019

My primary and sole objective is exactly that, putting as many people to work in good-paying energy and manufacturing jobs as possible.

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Feb 26, 2019

I really want to, once again, welcome our witnesses. You brighten up the room here.

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Feb 26, 2019

All of you have ignored this transition. All of you.

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Feb 26, 2019

We were not always able to truly help the very same individuals that this bill was designed to reach.

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Feb 26, 2019

I am truly excited to hold this morning's hearing focusing on HR 1315, the Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act.

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Feb 25, 2019

I certainly want to thank you, Madam Chair, and I want to thank all the witnesses who have appeared before this subcommittee today.

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Feb 13, 2019

Madam Chair, during Roll Call Vote number 81 on H.J. Res. 37, the Buck Amendment, I mistakenly recorded my vote as Yes when I should have voted No. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The…

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Feb 12, 2019

To answer your initial question, yes, the equal access and gender identity rule, which went into effect in 2016...

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Feb 5, 2019

I want to--as I recall, when this Affordable Care Act was passed, there were millions of Americans who were without health insurance totally.

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Feb 5, 2019

Ultimately, black and brown Americans have benefitted the most from the ACA's Medicaid expansion program.

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