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Steve Cohen

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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.

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Sep 14, 2017

Parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his parliamentary inquiry.

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Sep 12, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 277, line 4, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 320, line 7, after the…

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Sep 12, 2017

I thank Mr. Walberg for bringing this amendment and for the bills he has proposed; and I thank Senator Paul as well. I think criminal asset forfeiture is one of the worst, most heinous, most despicable, and most vile laws that we have ever…

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Sep 12, 2017

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Sep 12, 2017

This amendment would reprogram $10 million from the prison account and put it in the juvenile justice programs designed to reduce recidivism, gang violence, and gun crimes. Ms. Jackson Lee, a fellow member on the Judiciary Committee, has…

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Sep 12, 2017

As the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 282, line 11, after the dollar…

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Sep 12, 2017

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for his help. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee. Mr. Serrano has helped me on other amendments as well…

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Sep 12, 2017

I thank Mr. Culberson for his help, and Mrs. Brooks for her leadership. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time, and I withdraw the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment is withdrawn. The Chair understands that amendment No…

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Sep 12, 2017

I understand Mr. Culberson's position and look forward to his help with legal services that will help juveniles, too.

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Jul 27, 2017

Yesterday, the Judiciary Committee brought before the House a motion of inquiry that was introduced to seek answers to some of the issues concerning the firing of James Comey and Attorney General Jeff Sessions' role therein. Instead of…

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Jul 20, 2017

Yesterday I left an event and went straight to my cellphone. The first thing on it was a notice that John McCain had brain cancer. I literally stopped in my steps and thought about John McCain and was saddened. Senator John McCain is a…

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Jul 17, 2017

Dollars shouldn't be the issue with our precious cargo.

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