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On the recordOctober 31, 2017
I strongly oppose the bill and would ask without objection to enter into the record written testimony and letters opposing this bill.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

Cohen expresses strong opposition to H.R. 490 and seeks to submit opposing testimonies.

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