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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 14, 2015

I inadvertently missed rollcall Votes 151 and 152. Had I been present I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________

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Apr 13, 2015

one of the foremost beneficiaries of the CPP is low-income communities

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Apr 13, 2015

I have about--this is about 10 to 12 pounds of analysis from the EPA and the regulatory impact analysis for the proposed carbon pollution guidelines.

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Apr 13, 2015

I want you to know that there is your analysis.

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Apr 13, 2015

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I also want to extend my compliments to Acting Assistant Administrator, Ms. McCabe.

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Apr 13, 2015

If this bill passes, then the Congress would be playing a sort of environmental Russian roulette in the health and welfare of our Nation.

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Apr 13, 2015

low-income Americans, again, would benefit most from CPP

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Apr 13, 2015

States have a responsibility to promote the general health and welfare or low-income communities and low-income individuals.

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Apr 13, 2015

Mr. Chairman, I want to also thank you for holding this hearing today on what you have called the Ratepayer Protection Act for 2015.

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Apr 13, 2015

Yes, Ms. Hoffer, you have been the target of some pretty stringent remarks by the chairman...

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Apr 13, 2015

Well, Mr. Chairman, I just want to say it has been stated here so many times it is almost hurtful and harmful to keep hearing that the EPA doesn't have an analysis.

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Mar 25, 2015

One of our top priorities in the CBC is to increase representation of African-Americans at all levels of corporate America.

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