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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.

May 18, 2015

I want to thank you for your testimony today, and especially your comments regarding the nuclear fleet's contribution as carbon-free base load power.

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May 18, 2015

It is high time that this subcommittee revisit this extremely important issue of grid security and resiliency.

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May 12, 2015

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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May 12, 2015

Mr. Chairman, the Ranking Member Pallone asked this question of the previous panel, and I want to ask Mr. Roos-Collins the same question.

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May 12, 2015

this bill is simply a solution in search of a problem.

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May 12, 2015

Have you had any extraordinary complaints from applicants about the time that it takes you to approve an application?

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May 12, 2015

How would this legislation impact and expedite the process in those cases where agencies are not provided with timely and complete information which is necessary for you to perform your congressionally directed processes?

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May 12, 2015

Would you characterize the purpose of this hearing is to deal with the 8 percent that is not granted approval?

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May 1, 2015

Mr. Speaker, within the last hour or so, there was a decision by the Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby in the investigation of the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who died under questionable circumstances; circumstances that…

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May 1, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 12 o'clock and 1 minute p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. ____________________

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Apr 29, 2015

My view is that there would be a much better chance of getting bipartisan support for Section 4121 if the interested parties would follow the example set by the Water Heaters Coalition.

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