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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.

Apr 22, 2015

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing, and I must commend you and your staff for working with my office on the 21st Century Workforce bill.

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Apr 22, 2015

this legislation can help to open new pathways to jobs, new pathways to careers, new pathways entrepreneurial opportunities for women, for minorities, and for our veterans

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Apr 22, 2015

Again, I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been so far a very exciting hearing for me.

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Apr 22, 2015

This bill brings together government agencies including the National Labs, the energy and manufacturing industry, unions, schools, community colleges, and universities among others and promotes collaboration to make sure that we are…

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Apr 21, 2015

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, and I want to join with my colleague, Mr. Welch, in congratulating all in the leadership: Mr. Whitfield, Mr…

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Apr 14, 2015

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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