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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.
Just this past week, the country of Turkey, an ally of ours, experienced a devastating earthquake. Nearly 400 people, they believe, have died, and there's been great damage to the countryside. We've seen these disasters now in Japan and…
The overwhelming view from my congressional district is that Federal regulations are driving American ingenuity and opportunity to other countries.
Thomas Jefferson originally penned the Declaration of Independence that all men were created equal. But it was Dr. Martin Luther King and civil rights workers that made those words ring true. It took almost 200 years for that to happen. On…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My amendment is a very simple amendment. It should get unanimous support here. It simply requires the Environmental Protection Agency administrator to consider increases in illness-related absences from work when…
Some few weeks ago, the President addressed this Congress in this Chamber about jobs and introduced the American Jobs Act. Something that would help small businesses, something that would help put policemen and firemen and teachers to…
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 7, line 18, strike ``and'' after the semicolon. Page 7, line 19, strike ``impacts.'' and insert…
During this Congress, instead of focusing on much-needed job creation and the opportunity for Mrs. Lummis to make her statement, the majority has pushed broad anti-regulatory messages and talked about small business.
Even in poor old Memphis, Tennessee, the most poverty stricken of the 60 major cities, unfortunately, you can't get a lawyer to go to traffic court for you for $175.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Ross of Florida). The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, line 11, strike ``and'' after the semicolon. Page 6, line 12, strike…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Keating
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