Dec 12, 2012
Mr. Speaker, we're in these fiscal cliff talks, and the President and the Speaker are trying to work out a solution. They're talking about tax rates for the top 2 percent and taxing their wealth. That's something they should do because…
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.
Congressional Record · 2012-12-12
Nov 16, 2012
These are exactly the sorts of victims contemplated in this legislation. I hope the State Department will give strong consideration to their case when compiling the list called for in this legislation. Russia should be a partner and…
Nov 16, 2012
I rise in strong support of this legislation because it will mean jobs in Memphis and will make Russia, which is potentially our most important bilateral relationship, a stronger one. I also rise as a cosponsor of the Magnitsky Rule of Law…
Nov 15, 2012
Mr. Speaker, we are indeed back here in a lame-duck session with the most important issue facing us, which is a deadline on taxes and revenue. By previous action, we have to act or certain conditions will be created that will cause us to…
Sep 21, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I want to take this moment to congratulate a high school in my district, the Hollis F. Price Middle College, for receiving the U.S. News & World Report Bronze recognition as one of 2012's Best High Schools in the country. U.S…
Sep 19, 2012
I believe in the future, as we have seen airlines consolidate, that we are going to see prices continue to go up and make it more and more difficult for the middle class that continues to be squeezed and eliminated in American society as a…
Sep 11, 2012
Madam Speaker, as we commemorate the 11th anniversary of the attacks on our country, we should recognize the men and women who have fought so bravely for our country over the last decade. This weekend, I had the honor of holding a welcome…
Sep 11, 2012
I appreciate it, and I understand safety is the utmost concern, but it needs to be balanced in terms of you can still have safety and have the economic development.
Aug 1, 2012
Madam Speaker, this week there was some disturbing news about Members of the House. One of our finest, longest-serving Members, Mr. LaTourette of Ohio, a Republican, announced he wasn't going to run for reelection. He said he couldn't run…
Aug 1, 2012
Madam Speaker, today the House will take up a bill on the Bush tax cuts. The Republicans want to extend the Bush tax cuts to everybody, but tax 25 million Americans by not extending certain credits that they get right now. The Democratic…
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