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representing the [[Illinois' 1st congressional district|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. |
representing the [[Illinois' 1st congressional district|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. |
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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]] |
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 member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1966 to 1968, was a co-founder of the Illinois chapter of the [[Black Panther Party]]. While a Black Panther, he operated the Panther Party's Free Breakfast for Children program. He also coordinated the Free Medical Clinic, which developed the nation's first mass sickle cell anemia testing program. |
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Prior to entering the House, Rush was an insurance agent and member of the [[Chicago City Council]]. 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 became the second sitting Congressman, after [[Charles Rangel]], to be arrested in as many days for protesting [[human rights]] violations at the [[Sudan]]ese Embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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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 became the second sitting Congressman, after [[Charles Rangel]], to be arrested in as many days for protesting [[human rights]] violations at the [[Sudan]]ese Embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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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]. |
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Congressman Rush is a member of [[Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.]] |
Congressman Rush is a member of [[Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.]] |
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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 5 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 member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1966 to 1968, was a co-founder of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. While a Black Panther, he operated the Panther Party's Free Breakfast for Children program. He also coordinated the Free Medical Clinic, which developed the nation's first mass sickle cell anemia testing program.
Prior to entering the House, Rush was an insurance agent and member of the Chicago City Council. 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 became the second sitting Congressman, after Charles Rangel, to be arrested in as many days for protesting human rights violations at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Rush is a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
He is also a pastor in Chicago.
See also
External links
- Official House site
- United States Congress. "Bobby Rush (id: r000515)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Federal Election Commission — campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — profile
- The Washington Post — Congress Votes Database — voting record
- Official campaign site from the DCCC