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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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Apr 19, 2016

foolishness must never be the sum total of our frugality.

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Apr 19, 2016

I want to make sure that we are not becoming overly complacent in our attitudes towards nuclear safety.

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Apr 13, 2016

the ozone standards have not been updated since 2008. H.R. 4775 would further delay any new standards from being implemented for up to another 8 years.

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Apr 13, 2016

Prohibiting EPA from revisiting the scientific evidence for at least a decade is an unacceptable risk that could result in potentially disastrous health impacts for the American people.

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Apr 13, 2016

There is no benefit to the public interest.

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Apr 13, 2016

I have two letters, Mr. Chairman, I'd like to enter.

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Apr 13, 2016

What are the implications...if we were to extend the renew period for all air pollutant standards from every 5 years to 10 years?

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Apr 13, 2016

This bill will roll back important provisions of the Clean Air Act and hurt our Nation's efforts to protect air quality.

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Apr 13, 2016

We should be heeding the warnings of doctors and scientists of not acting quickly enough to protect the public health.

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Mar 3, 2016

I have no additional speakers right now. I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mar 3, 2016

May I inquire how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois). The gentleman from Illinois has 21\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Kentucky has 22\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Mar 1, 2016

A cleaner, more advanced and efficient energy system can be achieved through private sector innovation and markets, supported by Government-backed research and development--not a top-down, Government-mandated approach.

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