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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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Feb 26, 2018

My workforce development bill attempts to run this model to a national level and is aimed at training minorities, women, veterans, and unemployed energy workers for good-paying jobs and careers.

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Feb 26, 2018

I think that your leadership is surely and truly inspirational.

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Feb 26, 2018

Congress Should Support an Infrastructure Plan that Builds Infrastructure, Not Gut Health and Environmental Protection.

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Feb 26, 2018

the Center for American Progress has a statement debunking the false claims of the environmental review component.

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Feb 26, 2018

I really want to commend the IBEW Local 134 in my city and my state.

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Feb 26, 2018

Do you see the need for significant federal investment in local energy assurance plans to advance resiliency efforts including proposals to combat climatic events?

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Feb 26, 2018

I approach it that the 80/20 funding formula that's proposed is really oversimplistic.

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Feb 5, 2018

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing today on advancing the economic and national security benefits of our Nation's nuclear infrastructure.

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Feb 5, 2018

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Feb 5, 2018

I have said it on several occasions that I believe that we must establish policies that place the light on our nuclear fleet, the sources of safe, reliable, low-carbon energy.

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Feb 5, 2018

However, I did not agree with the DOE NOFA because it appeared to be nonhastening and with little transparency or dissertation for how that outcome was decided.

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Feb 5, 2018

What position does the NNSA take on both the problems identified by GAO and the recommended solutions?

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