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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.

Jun 19, 2018

Either my Republican colleagues endorse and agree with this policy of separating families at the border for political gain.

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Jun 19, 2018

Who is the Republican trickle-down tax bill designed to benefit mostly?

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Jun 19, 2018

Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, I cannot sit here as if this is business as usual when we are currently facing a tragedy that is taking place as we speak at our southern border.

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Jun 19, 2018

the largest tax cuts from the bill... go to the highest income Americans.

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Jun 19, 2018

The silence by so many Republican Members of Congress, in light of so many misguided, asinine, and un-American decisions by this administration is both shameful and telling.

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Jun 19, 2018

There are very modest tax cuts for middle class and little or no tax cuts for the working poor.

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Jun 19, 2018

So all told, this tax bill is badly skewed to wealthy Americans.

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Jun 15, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise today out of anger and frustration at a deplorable situation in my hometown of Chicago, Illinois. I was shocked to read in yesterday's Chicago Tribune about the callous disregard demonstrated for our poor and vulnerable…

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Jun 6, 2018

I want to direct my question to Director Turpin, and I mentioned in my opening statement I previously ordered an amendment on H.R. 3043 that would direct FERC and Federal resource agencies to convene a negotiated rulemaking within 90 days…

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Jun 6, 2018

I remain very leery of supporting any approach that would make FERC the lead agency over the licensing process and would require Native Tribes, the States, and Federal resource agencies to pay deference to the Commission.

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Jun 6, 2018

However, the process for how we license these projects is too important for us to get it wrong by making changes that could lead to negative unintended consequences.

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