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Rush Statement on Putin Invasion of Ukraine

Silence DoGood - February 25, 2022

“Today is a dark, dark day. Under preposterous and false pretenses, Vladimir Putin has chosen to invade a sovereign democratic nation, a critical and strategic ally of the United States."

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Civic, Non-Profit and Business Leader, Jonathan T. Swain, Launches Campaign for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District

Silence DoGood - February 8, 2022

“More is at stake for our community, our country and our democracy than perhaps ever before. I’m running for Congress to bring a nonprofit, business and civic lens to this position and provide the kind of proven leadership that our district needs today,” said Jonathan T. Swain. #JonathanSwain

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Rush Protests Early Release of Chicago Police Officer who murdered Laquan McDonald, Calls for Federal Civil Rights Probe against Jason Van Dyke

Silence DoGood - January 24, 2022

“Let me be crystal clear. I am standing with Reverend Jackson, Father Pfleger, Will Calloway, and all of you. There is no justice, it seems. This convicted police officer is spending 39 months in prison — 39 months — for killing a Black man here in Chicago,” Rush said at the press conference. #BobbyRush

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Rush Questions Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Aid to Black Farmers, Vertical Farming in Chicago

Silence DoGood - January 20, 2022

Moreover, Black farmers all too often still feel as though they are unwelcome in their local USDA field offices,” Rush continued. #BobbyRush

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Robin Kelly and Illinois Democrats Announce Historic $1.4 Billion for Illinois Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Silence DoGood - January 18, 2022

“Thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, $1.4 billion is coming to our communities in Illinois’ Second Congressional District and beyond to bring transformative change to our bridges and our residents,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D, IL-02) #RobinKelly

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Rush Announces $408.2 Million to Help Illinois Families Lower Energy Costs This Winter

Silence DoGood - January 11, 2022

“I grew up in a single-parent household and I know from experience what it feels like to not be sure whether you’ll have enough money to keep the heat on in the winter,” said Rush. #BobbyRush

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Refocus Not Retirement for Congressman Bobby Rush

Ernst Lamothe - January 4, 2022

“I have a philosophy that you can always be a public servant, but you can’t own a public office,” said Rush #BobbyRush

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Rush Tests Positive for Covid-19

Silence DoGood - December 27, 2021

"I encourage everyone who has not yet done so to get vaccinated and get boosted as soon as possible.” #BobbyRush

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Rush Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow SNAP to Cover Hot and Prepared Foods

Silence DoGood - December 21, 2021

“The fact that you can use SNAP to purchase a frozen, breaded chicken, but not a hot rotisserie chicken or a salad from a grocery store salad bar, frankly, makes no sense” #BobbyRush

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Congressman Rush Celebrates at Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Local Business

Ernst Lamothe - November 10, 2021

“I am overjoyed to be here with everyone and to welcome this distinguished owner, especially now in these coronavirus times it is great where we are celebrating a business opening instead of closing,” said Rush.

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