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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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Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Chairman, I must say at the outset that I do have concerns with all three bills before us today.

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Jan 18, 2018

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Jan 18, 2018

Are you here as a witness for FERC or are you a witness for the staff?

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Jan 18, 2018

H.R. 4476 would make sweeping changes to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, or PURPA, that would fundamentally alter both its objective and effectiveness.

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Jan 18, 2018

I am concerned that some of the proposed changes under H.R. 4476 will hamper the law's ability to achieve its original objective.

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Jan 18, 2018

For the past 40 years this policy has helped to promote the wholesale distribution of electric energy, while increasing energy efficiency, and ensuring that energy consumers receive fair retail rates.

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Jan 18, 2018

I must say, Mr. Chairman, and announce I do have concerns with all three bills that are before us today.

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Jan 17, 2018

This is a crisis in our country that we've got sites that are hurting areas that aren't being cleaned up.

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Jan 17, 2018

I still have a lot of concerns, which I think you have been hearing all of my colleagues, Republican and Democrat, express today.

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Jan 17, 2018

Without strong and continued funding, we continue to increase the risks to our public health and the environment long term.

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Jan 8, 2018

I really, really hope that we don't see the elimination of this program.

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Jan 8, 2018

Can you provide this subcommittee with a list of schools, universities that have received funding over the past 10 years?

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