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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.

Jul 23, 2013

Mr. Chairman, this amendment, which as originally drawn was like the amendment I offered last year that passed with a pretty strong majority, halves the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund. Mr. Walberg and I were cosponsors on a bipartisan…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-23
Jul 17, 2013

I rise today to honor the great contributions of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary here in Washington, D.C., this week. Founded in 1913, on the campus of Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta is…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-17
Jul 16, 2013

It is wrong to question this President on those issues once the facts have come out to show that it was not a partisan or issue-driven area.

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Jul 16, 2013

I appreciate your clearing it up.

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Jul 10, 2013

War Eagle. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am excited. Not really.

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Jul 9, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $50,000,000)''. Page 29, line 21, after the…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-09
Jul 9, 2013

Mr. Chair, 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 Offered by Mr. Broun of Georgia

Congressional Record · 2013-07-09
Jul 9, 2013

We've had these discussions. We've got enough money in nuclear weapons to destroy the world thousands and thousands and thousands of times. And I understand defense, but I also understand the future. And the future is energy self-reliance…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-09
Jul 9, 2013

My amendment, which is worthy of being considered and passed, but not necessarily to be heard, would re-appropriate $50 million from the Weapons Activities account to the Renewable Energy, Energy Reliability, and Efficiency account, kind…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-09
Jul 8, 2013

It is just kind of whether you are looking at a holistic way at what is good for everybody as a family, or whether you are looking at it just for the folks who are individually particularly concerned.

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Jul 8, 2013

the bill's proponents have not met that burden.

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