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.

Oct 20, 2021

That's why I was so delighted when, earlier this year, President Biden announced a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

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Oct 19, 2021

I appreciate everything, and--which I am proud to be a cosponsor, the Republican lead.

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Oct 19, 2021

I introduced H.R. 5558, the Prostate Cancer Prevention Act.

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Oct 14, 2021

I'm looking at leadership, not excuses. I'm looking at, if there's a problem, then let's work together to solve the problem.

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Oct 14, 2021

This has been quite a hearing.

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Oct 14, 2021

due to the rampant neglect on my constituents and concern and failure to rectify this situation in a timely manner, I single-handedly call for the termination of the Chicago Postmaster General Wanda Prater.

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Oct 5, 2021

Several studies... have shown that prisoners who were able to maintain close contact with loved ones experienced better postrelease outcomes.

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Oct 5, 2021

I have been working on the prison phone issue for a while.

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Sep 29, 2021

I want to thank you for this outstanding hearing. And I want to commend the witnesses all along for your extraordinary testimony.

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Jul 27, 2021

This is a necessary action, and we need to give the FTC the power.