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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.
Let me ask Ms. Olson. That is a great program, and that is one of the things I think we need to come out of this is that the VITA program, low- and middle-income taxpayers can get their returns for free instead of paying companies like Mo'…
Thank you, Mr. Rush. I appreciate the time. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4480. This is a bill that is totally a giveaway to Big Oil. The fact is, if we want to be energy independent, we can't drill our way to energy…
Much emphasis has been put on the deficit and that we do need to deal with the deficit. But at the same time, one way to deal with it is to stimulate the economy. There's no better way to stimulate the economy than a transportation bill…
Income inequality, purchasing ability inequality, the middle class and consumer, they have got nowhere to go.
Yesterday, there was a historic program at the White House where 13 great people of the world were recognized with Presidential Medals of Freedom. They ranged from former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens to Bob Dylan to John Glenn…
Glen Campbell is one of the great singers and guitarists in our United States history. He suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Despite that fact, he continues to tour; and he is giving his farewell tour now. Last night, some of us were…
On its face, H.R. 4369, the ``Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2012,'' or ``FACT Act,'' seems like a reasonable measure.
the more I am beginning to think that this bill may be a solution in search of a problem.
This issue is personal to me in that one of my absolute best friends in the world was a great, great, great singer/songwriter by the name of Warren Zevon.
So to suggest that we are in the era of--we are only suing defendants that had nothing to do with the problem is wrong, simply flat wrong.
There have been quite a few good arguments made--excellent arguments--as to why this amendment should pass. Justice Louis Brandeis is one of my favorite Justices. He said the laboratories of democracy are the States. Indeed, 16 States…
I have had the great privilege of serving in Congress with Senator Richard Lugar. He was in the Aspen Institute, and I visited with him on those occasions, and received an award from the American Bar Association the same day he did, as did…
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