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Rush was born in [[Albany, Georgia]], was educated at [[Roosevelt University]], the [[University of Illinois at Chicago|University of Illinois]] and [[McCormick Theological Seminary]] (all in Chicago), served in the [[United States Army]] from [[1963]] to [[1968]], was a co-founder of the Illinois chapter of the [[Black Panther Party]], and was an insurance agent and member of the [[Chicago City Council]] before entering the House. He is a member of the [[Congressional Black Caucus]]. |
Rush was born in [[Albany, Georgia]], was educated at [[Roosevelt University]], the [[University of Illinois at Chicago|University of Illinois]] and [[McCormick Theological Seminary]] (all in Chicago), served in the [[United States Army]] from [[1963]] to [[1968]], was a co-founder of the Illinois chapter of the [[Black Panther Party]], and was an insurance agent and member of the [[Chicago City Council]] before entering the House. He is a member of the [[Congressional Black Caucus]]. |
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In the 2000 Democratic primary, Rush defeated challenger [[Barack Obama]], who was subsequently elected to the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] in 2004 [http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe2000/ilh.htm]. On [[July 15]] [[2004]], Rush |
In the 2000 Democratic primary, Rush defeated challenger [[Barack Obama]], who was subsequently elected to the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] in 2004 [http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe2000/ilh.htm]. On [[July 15]], [[2004]], Rush was the second sitting [[U.S. Congressman]] in one week, following [[Charles Rangel]] and preceding [[Joe Hoeffel]], to be arrested for [[trespassing]] while protesting alleged [[human rights]] violations in front of the [[Sudan]]ese Embassy. [http://www.house.gov/list/press/il01_rush/pr_040715arrestedatsudaneseembassy.html] |
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On [[July 15]], [[2004]], Rush was the second sitting [[U.S. Congressman]] in one week, following [[Charles Rangel]] and preceding [[Joe Hoeffel]], to be arrested for [[trespassing]] while protesting alleged [[human rights]] violations in front of the [[Sudan]]ese Embassy. [http://www.house.gov/list/press/il01_rush/pr_040715arrestedatsudaneseembassy.html] |
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In March 2006, Rush was co-author, along with conservative congressman [[Joe Barton]], of the controversial [[Barton-Rush Bill]]. The bill would significantly benefit telecommunications companies like [[AT&T]], [[Verizon]] and [[Qwest]] — a bill that generated some controversy after it was revealed that the charitable arm of major telephone company SBC (now AT&T) paid over $1 million to an [[Englewood, Chicago|Englewood]] charity Rush and his wife founded to create the Bobby L. Rush Community Technology Center [http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2006/04/sweet_news_story_bobby_rush_co.html]. |
In March 2006, Rush was co-author, along with conservative congressman [[Joe Barton]], of the controversial [[Barton-Rush Bill]]. The bill would significantly benefit telecommunications companies like [[AT&T]], [[Verizon]] and [[Qwest]] — a bill that generated some controversy after it was revealed that the charitable arm of major telephone company SBC (now AT&T) paid over $1 million to an [[Englewood, Chicago|Englewood]] charity Rush and his wife founded to create the Bobby L. Rush Community Technology Center [http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2006/04/sweet_news_story_bobby_rush_co.html]. |
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- Bobby Rush is also the name of a blues musician. See Bobby Rush (musician)
Bobby Rush | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carolyn Thomas |
Bobby Lee Rush (born November 23 1946) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 1st District of Illinois, located principally on the south side of Chicago. His district has a higher percentage of African American residents (65%) than any other congressional district in the nation.
Rush was born in Albany, Georgia, was educated at Roosevelt University, the University of Illinois and McCormick Theological Seminary (all in Chicago), served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1968, was a co-founder of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and was an insurance agent and member of the Chicago City Council before entering the House. He is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
In the 2000 Democratic primary, Rush defeated challenger Barack Obama, who was subsequently elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004 [1]. On July 15, 2004, Rush was the second sitting U.S. Congressman in one week, following Charles Rangel and preceding Joe Hoeffel, to be arrested for trespassing while protesting alleged human rights violations in front of the Sudanese Embassy. [2]
In March 2006, Rush was co-author, along with conservative congressman Joe Barton, of the controversial Barton-Rush Bill. The bill would significantly benefit telecommunications companies like AT&T, Verizon and Qwest — a bill that generated some controversy after it was revealed that the charitable arm of major telephone company SBC (now AT&T) paid over $1 million to an Englewood charity Rush and his wife founded to create the Bobby L. Rush Community Technology Center [3].
Congressman Rush is a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
He is also a pastor in Chicago.
Committee Assignments
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
- Co-chairman of the Congressional Biotech Caucus
External links
- 1946 births
- Living people
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois
- African Americans in the United States Congress
- Congressional opponents of the Iraq War
- Chicago aldermen
- University of Illinois at Chicago alumni
- Black Panther Party members
- United States Army soldiers
- People from Albany, Georgia