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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)
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Fast Facts
- 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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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
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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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Congressman Bobby Rush wrote a poignant article called "A Call to Arms to Save our Youth" that was posted on... http://bit.ly/3aVEZi
@PEACEALLIANCE | November 13, 2009 07:10 PM -
@fourstringfuror Rush Limbaugh. Not familiar with him. Was he in Hootie & the Blowfish? No wait! Wasn't he Bobby Isaacs Crew Chief in 1970?
@Canadian_Speed | November 13, 2009 06:01 PM -
Whenever I hear "The Trees" by Rush the only things I can think of is Bobby Hill and tarot cards.
@GarlandMinnelli | November 13, 2009 05:37 PM -
Congressman Bobby Rush wrote a poignant article called "A Call to Arms to Save our Youth" that was posted on... http://bit.ly/1q0G70
@PEACEALLIANCE | November 13, 2009 04:39 PM
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At a time when most of his contemporaries are resting on their laurels, Bobby Rush-a 50-year veteran of the stage-continues to be one of the most exciting and creative artists in the R&B/blues arena. For decades, his provocative and colorf...
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View All Bobby Rush Questions (313) | Ask a QuestionWhy does Bobby Flay annoy me? (4 Answers)And 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 moreDid you see the video where Mrs. Bobbie is describing the features of a churchs Web site? (1 Answer)Well, 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 some levity in there ... read more
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