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Image of Congressman Rush on a stampU.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush Robeson Stamp Becomes Reality

Chicago, IL. ---- Congressman Bobby L. Rush's (IL) House Concurrent Resolution expressing the sense of the U.S. Congress that a commemorative postage stamp be issued honoring Paul Robeson will become a reality with the unveiling of the Robeson stamp on Monday, January 26, 2004 at Paul Robeson High School, 6835 So. Normal, Chicago, IL @ 1PM. Famed baritone, Robert Sims will perform, Dr. Akiwyinka Akinyele, USPS, will be the postal service dedicating official, and the Robeson High School Jazz combo will perform. Congressman Rush will be the keynote speaker. For additional information, please call the Rev. Stanley Watkins at the 1st Congressional District of Illinois offices @ 773/224.6500.

U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush Hosts 2nd Annual Franchise Business Conference

CHICAGO (October 25, 2004) – Owning your favorite restaurant, athletic store or service provider with an established brand name, can become a reality when Congressman Bobby L. Rush hosts his 2nd Annual Franchise Business Conference on November 20, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the University of Chicago (Ida B. Noyes Hall), 1212 E. 59th Street (on the corner of Woodlawn and 59th Street), Chicago, IL. (Click here for the full release.)