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Steve Cohen: “I am mindful of the resentment that local governments might feel when Congress intervenes, but nevertheless in this…”

On the recordMarch 14, 2011
I am mindful of the resentment that local governments might feel when Congress intervenes, but nevertheless in this circumstance, I think we are looking out for the little fellow.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen acknowledges local government concerns while advocating for fairness for the underrepresented.

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