This hearing is getting way out of hand and then you have to have some responsibility for it.
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.
if one didn't know any better they might think that the majority party really, really, really has it out for your agency.
What does--what is the impact when the rules are designed to protect the environment and public health, safety and financial security and then there are also the regulations that are taking the longest to finalize and experience the most…
This witness has been badgered and badgered and badgered and badgered and badgered, Mr. Chairman.
That is extreme and I said it to you when it was mentioned, if you don't agree with the facts, then all of a sudden you are called un-American.
So the health issues are really, really troubling and a critical stage for our Nation.
You've heard these claims many times before the Republican Party cried wolf when it comes to actual cost and benefits attributed to Clean Air Act rules and other regulations issued by your agency.
I am most interested, Mr. Chairman, in hearing about the impact of the RFS on food and agricultural prices as well as the issues surrounding the gasoline ethanol blend wall.
the issue of RFS seems to have morphed into an all or nothing scenario where there is no room for common ground or compromise.
It is imperative that we also examine the impact of the RFS in regards to climate change for those who are concerned about this very, very critical issue.
From its inception I strongly supported this policy and the goals that it was first enacted to do.





