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- ↑ Jackson, Karla (4 November 1994). "Rush wants reform school; Wallace hammers spending rate". The Tampa Tribune. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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Occupation: Partner in the Carrollwood law firm of Woodlief & Rush
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- 1 2 Zizo, Christie (August 10, 2022). "Results 2022: Meet the Florida Democrats running for U.S. Senate". WKMG-TV . Retrieved March 5, 2024.
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- ↑ "The Florida Bar vs. Brian P. Rush". Supreme Court of Florida. May 4, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ↑ "RE: Brian P. Rush, J.D., Florida Bar No. 359203/Resignation". Florida Appellate Case Information System. July 27, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ↑ Perry, Mitch (November 20, 2023). "New group of Dem state lawmakers announce support for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for U.S. Senate". Florida Phoenix . Retrieved March 5, 2024.