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Steve Cohen: “The freshmen are happy with the procedures that are going on, and the processes, and are glad to be part of this…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2007
The freshmen are happy with the procedures that are going on, and the processes, and are glad to be part of this Democratic majority. We are funding more money in the budget for Pell Grants, which is an issue that I have great concern with. I know that Mr. Altmire also does, and so does Dr. Kagen. And we are also funding money for the COPS program and for Head Start. There are wonderful things for veterans and health care in the budget. The freshmen had input and feel comfortable with it. I am afraid that a false impression was given to the people of America during the last hour.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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Addressing concerns about participation and budget priorities during a floor speech.

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