"Today, @USDA announced the 15 Members of its newly-formed Equity Commission, and I'm thrilled that Illinois's own @Ertharin1 was on the list!This is a huge step in the right direction for USDA and its efforts to right past wrongs and give Black farmers the support they deserve."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bobby L. Rush:
"GOOD NEWS: The new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing $7.5 billion to build out electric vehicle charging networks across the U.S.!Electric vehicles help fight climate change & create good-paying American jobs its critical we make them accessible in every community."Read on Twitter
"ICYMI: I led 60+ Members in a letter to Congressional leadership urging relief for office-based specialists, who are facing #Medicare pay cuts of up to 20%.These cuts threaten to undermine health equity, accelerate health system consolidation, & undercut our pandemic response." on Feb. 9Read on Twitter
"As a lover of jazz, I'm thrilled to announce that the Hyde Park Jazz Festival is getting a $50,000 grant from the #AmericanRescuePlan!The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a renowned #IL01 event and this funding will help it expand programming and hiring and recover from the pandemic." on Feb. 9Read on Twitter
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