Jan 8, 2014
Mr. Speaker, how much time do we have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Tennessee has 3 minutes remaining.
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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Jan 8, 2014
Gabby was a member of the NRA; I don't know if she is now. I passed the right-to-carry bill in Tennessee because I think you can have reasonable laws that allow people to defend themselves, but there is reasonableness. And the problem we…
Jan 8, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Yarmuth. Mr. Perlmutter, a member of our class, represents a district that has seen so much tragedy from firearms. I know he has been a leader on this effort in Colorado and in the country, and I appreciate him being here as…
Jan 8, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the colleagues that have joined me today for our 30-minute Special Order, and this is a special Special Order. This Special Order is particularly relevant because this is the third anniversary of the shooting in…
Dec 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I oppose this legislation because it is window dressing, and it is not the big picture. Thirteen million dollars is less than 1 percent of the $1.5 billion sequester cut. It is less than 1 percent. The NIH is our research…
Dec 2, 2013
I voted for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and remain a supporter of the law.
Dec 2, 2013
The Dodd-Frank Act's passage by Congress was an acknowledgment of the fact that insufficient regulation led to the problem of so-called 'Too Big to Fail' financial institutions.
Dec 2, 2013
I remain a strong supporter of the Dodd-Frank Act, although I also support certain enhancements to it.
Nov 21, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today because tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy inspired me to get into government. I was only 14 years old when he passed. His death left an indelible…
Nov 19, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I pause today to think about history. I thought a lot about the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination, and today is the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. I thought I should bring some words to us…
Nov 18, 2013
This has been an interesting hearing, and I kind of looked at it as 'Star Wars' when I heard about it.
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