Indivisible Illinois Activists Concerned About Bobby Rush’s Absence From Congress

Indivisible Illinois Activists Concerned About Bobby Rush’s Absence From Congress

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Some constituents of Illinois congressman Bobby Rush said they are worried the congressman is not doing his job. Members of political activist group Indivisible Illinois said Rush has been absent this year for more than 82 percent of votes in U.S. Congress. Rush did not confirm these numbers, but said he’s on official leave from Congress because his wife is ill.