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)

1. 1975: Chicago City Council (Candidate)
2. 1978: Illinois State House of Representatives (Candidate)
3. 1983-1992: Chicago City Council (Alderman)
4. 1993-2008: Chicago Representative Project Vote Smart: Rep. Bobby Rush (Illinois)
5. Nov. 2008: Re-elected as Illinois Representative

1. Energy & Commerce
2. Telecommunications & the Internet (subcommittee)
3. Commerce, Trade, & Consumer Protection (subcommittee Chair) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Bobby Rush (Illinois)

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