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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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Apr 3, 2017

I would like to know what each of you think about that practice of the Congress taking down a painting chosen by a member without any previous policy concerning content and censoring the publication.

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Mar 29, 2017

This is not one of those black-and-white issues like should we have health care for everybody or not.

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Mar 29, 2017

States and localities I think should make zoning decisions and local economic decisions.

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Mar 29, 2017

Sometimes eminent domain can be helpful in creating economic vitality, and that creates jobs.

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Mar 29, 2017

I understand and appreciated the fact that the power of eminent domain has been abused by some localities for sure.

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Mar 29, 2017

We've seen how much worse it could get. It's gotten a lot worse with the proposals that are made with the budget he's proposed.

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Mar 29, 2017

I'm on the side of the weak and the poor and what you do unto the least of these.

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Mar 28, 2017

I was awakened today to the news of a gentleman from South Africa, who was one of the great historic men I have experienced in my life, an antiapartheid activist and a blessed man, Ahmed Kathrada, known as Kathy, passed away. Kathy was an…

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Mar 28, 2017

I am pleased to join you today in this 1-hour session. I am the co-chair of the Medical Research Caucus. As the co-chair, I am most aware of the need for research and how much it has helped our country and how much it has helped many…

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Mar 24, 2017

This is not a healthcare bill. This is a wealth care bill. Unfortunately, President Trump, when he spoke in Louisville, said we had to pass this bill to get the big tax cuts. It is about wealth care. It is the Ebenezer Scrooge law of this…

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Mar 22, 2017

Yes, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized.

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Mar 22, 2017

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman from Tennessee wish to be heard on the question of order?

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