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Steve Cohen: Even in poor old Memphis, Tennessee, the most poverty stricken of the 60 major cities, unfortunately, you can't get a…

On the recordOctober 10, 2011
Even in poor old Memphis, Tennessee, the most poverty stricken of the 60 major cities, unfortunately, you can't get a lawyer to go to traffic court for you for $175.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights the difficulty of affording legal representation in low-income areas.

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