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- Born: November 23, 1946
- Birthplace: Albany, Georgia
- Assumed office: 1993
- Party: Democratic
- Spouse: Carolyn Rush
- Alma mater: University of Illinois (Chicago)
- Previous position held: Alderman (Chicago City Council) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Bobby Rush (Illinois)
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Bobby Rush still represents the First District of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives after being re-elected in late 2008. Since his election, he has secured about $ 2 billion in federal funds for his district. Official Website: Congressman Bobby Rush Biography
On December 30, 2008, Rush spoke at a press conference at which beleaguered Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich named Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama's senate seat. He commented that he supported Burris despite Blagojevich's troubles, in part because Burris would be the only African-American in the Senate.Chicago Breaking News: Blagojevich snubs Senate, taps Burris for seat (December 30, 2008)
Political Career
- 1975: Chicago City Council (Candidate)
- 1978: Illinois State House of Representatives (Candidate)
- 1983-1992: Chicago City Council (Alderman)
- 1993-2008: Chicago Representative Project Vote Smart: Rep. Bobby Rush (Illinois)
- Nov. 2008: Re-elected as Illinois Representative
Congressional Committees
- Energy & Commerce
- Telecommunications & the Internet (subcommittee)
- Commerce, Trade, & Consumer Protection (subcommittee Chair) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Bobby Rush (Illinois)
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Bobby Rush on Amazon
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Bobby Rush Questions
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Why does Bobby Flay annoy me? 4 AnswersAnd he thinks his surprise visits for throw downs are a secret? It also annoys me when his assistants answers his questions of what they think and then he says... read more -
Did you see the video where Mrs. Bobbie is describing the features of a churchs Web site? 1 AnswerWell, it's just a poorly written comedy routine, isn't it? Obviously she's not sure what she's saying, and I think the writer (Jonathan, perhaps?) just wanted s... read more
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damn bobby rush looks terrible..bless his heart
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Bobby Rush honored by RainbowPUSH: The RainbowPUSH Coalition honored U.S. Representative Bobby Rush Saturday fo.. http://bit.ly/8Hm2qX
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Chicago: Bobby Rush honored by RainbowPUSH http://chicago.cityandpress.com/news/2009/11/28/bobby-rush-honored-rainbowpush
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Im not hating but Bobby Rush Day in real life #ComeOnChicago
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Rainbow PUSH honored Cong. Bobby Rush, today. Rev. Jackson talked about the U2 club tragedy. Next week: 500 turkey "baskets" giveaway.
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