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Steve Cohen: I would ask unanimous consent to introduce at the appropriate time, the original press release that identifies this…

On the recordJune 24, 2009
I would ask unanimous consent to introduce at the appropriate time, the original press release that identifies this earmark to this company called Smith & Nephew by the gentleman from Tennessee, Mr. Cohen, an $800,000 earmark.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Steve Cohen's earmark for Smith & Nephew was discussed during the committee meeting.

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