Jan 24, 2012
the majority held hostage the payroll tax cut extension... to attach a rider that attempted to force President Obama to come out in favor of Keystone XL.
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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Jan 24, 2012
the administration did not have the time needed to conduct a thorough review.
Jan 24, 2012
This bill should be renamed the Republicans and Congress Favor to TransCanada Act.
Jan 24, 2012
This bill does not make sense. Legally it doesn't make sense. Sensibly it doesn't make sense.
Jan 24, 2012
the majority attempted to force the Obama administration to hastily make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.
Dec 12, 2011
I thank the gentleman, Mr. Larsen from Washington State, for recognizing me and sharing the time with me. I am here to express my full support for this bill, H.R. 2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of…
Dec 8, 2011
I thank the gentleman for yielding. ``This administration remains committed to commonsense approaches to improving air quality across the country and preserving the competitiveness of every economic sector. Because H.R. 1633 is not only…
Dec 8, 2011
I want to thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I want to share with the Members of this body the administration's position on this particular bill that is under discussion right now. This is a Statement of Administration…
Dec 8, 2011
If the premise of this bill is to simply provide regulatory certainty to rural farmers and reiterate what Administrator Jackson has already publicly stated--that EPA would not alter the Bush-era standards for coarse particulate…
Dec 8, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mrs. Christensen The CHAIR. It is now in…
Dec 8, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 2, strike ``applicable to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter greater than 2.5…
Dec 8, 2011
I want to thank the ranking member for his outstanding leadership and for yielding time to me. Mr. Chairman, I oppose this ill-conceived, nonsensical, and in all ways awful bill, H.R. 1633, which could have a devastating effect on the…
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