She could have swung any other city, but relocating to NYC, even if you share a fourth-floor Bushwick loft with roommates, as Ms. Rush does, requires thousands of dollars in upfront rent and deposits, never mind the actual moving expenses.

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Later, U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, wore a hoodie on the House floor.

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