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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.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Holt The Acting CHAIR. It is now…
While gas prices have subsided over the past few months, Americans are still very concerned about the issue of jobs and high unemployment. In my district and in the African American community in general, joblessness is far higher than the…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 14, after line 9, at the end of title II, add the following new section: SEC. 207. IMPACT ON GASOLINE…
I am so glad you used the story and told the story of your neighbor, because your neighbor is not unlike my neighbors. They're suffering from unemployment; they're suffering from high gas prices. But what confuses me and what's gotten me…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. There is widespread opposition to the Republican oil-above-all bill. The Obama administration opposes the Republican bill. Its Statement of Administration Policy says: The administration strongly…
Since the beginning of the 112th Congress, we have held over 30 Energy and Power Subcommittee and joint subcommittee hearings. We have held over a dozen subcommittee and full committee markups, and including H.R. 4480, which we will vote…
I want to thank the ranking member on the Energy and Commerce Committee and let him know how much I appreciate not only his leadership on other issues, but particularly his leadership on this issue here. Mr. Speaker, I stand here…
When it comes to climate change, the Republicans are giving new meaning to the phrase, 'just say no.'
Can you imagine that? They are jeopardizing homes along their coast because accepting reality would conflict with their political ideology.
The Republicans have also said no to clean energy, which would grow jobs and the economy.
the position taken in this case by the Federal Government would have put the property rights of ordinary Americans entirely at the mercy of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Has the Obama administration, in your opinion, ever engaged in a war on coal?
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