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Robert Rush
Linn County
BOB RUSH
Cedar Rapids 15th Senatorial District Democrat Son of Bob and Erma Rush, lifelong residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Born in Lake Forest, Illinois October 30, 1944 while father stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station. Received early education in Cedar Rapids public schools, graduating from Washington High School in 1962. Continued education at Northwestern University, B.A. 1966 and University of Iowa Law School, J.D. 1970. Substitute teacher. Served as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and trial attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Washington, D.C. 1971-1973. Following 3 years in Washington, he returned to Cedar Rapids to practice law. Member: American Red Cross Board of Directors, League of Women Voters, Iowa Civil Liberties Union and Cedar Rapids Law Club Past President. Methodist. 2nd term. Assistant minority leader.
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