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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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Jun 6, 2022

We have imposed some of the most devastating sanctions ever, and they have surprised even the Kremlin.

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Jun 6, 2022

As long as we are dependent on Russian energy, we are held hostage by this crazy despot who is trying to cement his place in history.

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May 18, 2022

I want everyone to vote in favor of this legislation and not to go to the extraordinary efforts of having to have the yeas and nays, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 18, 2022

In closing, I ask everybody to support this important legislation for law enforcement and for mental health. Vote ``aye''. No roll call. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 17, 2022

I first want to thank the Committee for including colorectal cancer research among the eligible cancer categories in the FY2022 Defense appropriations bill.

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May 17, 2022

I would like to thank the committee for allotting $10 million to this program in the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus.

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May 16, 2022

I totally agree with the Ranking Member that this is the struggle, is to restore the balances of power.

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May 11, 2022

Demands on employees that remain have only increased, including the deployment of Hi-Viz attendance policy at the BNSF.

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May 11, 2022

They continue writing me about increasing difficulty that they have on the job.

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May 11, 2022

I really appreciated Mr. DeFazio's comments. He is passionate, and apparently there are problems within the freight industry.

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May 11, 2022

These unreasonable, restrictive expectations are driving people out of the industry at a time when we are all hearing about the need to staff up the railroads.

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May 11, 2022

The only thing that I really wanted to talk about. [...] they ought to be doing more than the minimum to bolster their workforce, care for their employees, and to help the rail industry in general.

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Apr 27, 2022

The disease and the death is certainly disturbing, and that is the subject of this hearing.

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Apr 27, 2022

We need to ensure that the United States understands how the interaction with climate change, wildlife, and humans can have an impact on diseases and potential future pandemics.

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Apr 27, 2022

Approximately 25 months ago, we learned about coronavirus, and it was a scary, worldwide health issue.

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Apr 27, 2022

We have already reunited more than 200 separated families. We have 400 more in process, and our work will not be done until we reunite them all.

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Apr 27, 2022

I have quite a few people in my district who went to Afghanistan, and they had interpreters.

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Apr 27, 2022

I visited with First Lady Biden when she came to Memphis, and she visited with the families.

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Apr 27, 2022

I'm very concerned with the situation in the Ukraine and with the refugees.

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Apr 26, 2022

I think everybody should agree. The Supreme Court, which is the most powerful institution in our government should have ethical guidelines.

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Apr 26, 2022

Mr. Chair, the American people aren't stupid. They see this charade for what it is.

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Apr 26, 2022

The fact that we are even discussing this topic is frankly beneath the dignity of this Committee, and I've been on the Judiciary Committee now for 26 years.

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Apr 26, 2022

I can't believe that I have to say it out loud in this day and age, but intelligent, accomplished women who are allowed to have their own thoughts and opinions independent of their husbands, that's the way it ought to be and that's the way…

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Apr 5, 2022

I have championed this Complete Streets Act, and with Ed Markey in the Senate...

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Apr 4, 2022

The Native American Community is a prime example of the underfunding.

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