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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.
This week I plan to introduce a bill that will allow States to submit three statues for display in the United States Capitol. This bill seeks to include more diversity among the honored in our Capitol by increasing that number of statues…
the destructive convergence of funding shortfalls, demonizing political attacks and outmoded legal authority, all of which have set the stage for ineffective enforcement
If enacted, this would impose a 5-year moratorium on any new discriminatory State or local taxes on mobile services.
My fear is that, absent such a comprehensive solution, Congress may be compelled to impose one that leaves none of the stakeholders happy.
Particularly troubling is the possibility that discriminatory State taxation of wireless telecommunication services has a disparate impact on racial and ethnic minorities.
I am mindful of the resentment that local governments might feel when Congress intervenes, but nevertheless in this circumstance, I think we are looking out for the little fellow.
I appreciate she is going to be a witness today and she has been a stalwart person on this.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your scheduling this bill for a hearing. It is a very important bill.
We must stop these extremist invaders from raping the minds of American citizens on American soil.
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