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Representative Bobby L. Rush

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (IL) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House - District 1
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Carolyn; 6 Children (1 deceased)
Birth Date: 11/23/1946
Birth Place: Albany, GA
Home City: Chicago, IL
Religion: Baptist

Recent Public Statements

Motions to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II

May 17, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. RUSH. I want to thank the ranking member of the full committee for recognizing me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition ...

Letter to Fred Upton, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee

May 14, 2012 - Today Ranking Members Henry A. Waxman, Bobby L. Rush, and Diana DeGette sent a letter to Chairman Upton renewing a request for a hearing on ...

Letter to The Honorable Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General

May 9, 2012 - Today, 104 members of the House of Representatives sent one message to United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe: do not close any post offices or ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 60%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 87%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 78.2%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $331,290.15
Total Spent $296,469.62
Cash On Hand $36,900.77
Debt $23,489.43
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Website
http://rush.house.gov/office/chicago-office

Campaign
3534 South Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: 773-224-6500

Campaign
700 E. 79th. St.
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-224-6500
Fax: 773-224-9624

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://rush.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.house.gov/rush/

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/congressmanbobbyrush

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/CongressmanRush

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepBobbyRush

Washington, D.C.
2268 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4372
Fax: 202-226-0333

District
700-706 East 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 773-224-6500
Fax: 773-224-9624

District
3235 West 147th Street
Midlothian, IL 60445
Phone: 708-385-9550
Fax: 708-385-3860

Key Staff
2416 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1301
Phone: 202-225-4372
Fax: 202-226-0333

Key Staff
2416 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1301
Phone: 202-225-4372
Fax: 202-226-0333

Key Staff
2416 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1301
Phone: 202-225-4372
Fax: 202-226-0333

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