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.
Jul 17, 2012
I don't see the solution to these issues. I don't see that being eminent and overnight, reality, because it has to do with access to healthcare.
Jul 17, 2012
I just want to reiterate and restate my call that rather than us moving so quickly to markup, especially in light of this discussion, that we take time to invite the FDA and the EPA here so that we can get to the bottom of some of these…
Jul 17, 2012
I ask this committee to not to deal with these two bills but to deal with a different kind of drought, the drought of laws...
Jul 17, 2012
I want them sitting right there at that table so that we can have a vigorous debate or discussion.
Jul 17, 2012
In keeping in line with the majority party's overall agenda of bypassing, overriding, and curtailing the Clean Air Act...
Jul 17, 2012
While the country literally burns around us, I can't believe that we are here today holding yet another hearing on two issues of far less importance...
Jul 17, 2012
I don't know why we can't delay the markup for 24 hours if necessary so that we can be responsible and have some real deliberative discussions with the administration, with the EPA, and Department of Agriculture.
Jul 17, 2012
I would strongly suggest and recommend that you consider postponing your markup until we are able to get EPA and USDA here.
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