Mar 28, 2011
the destructive convergence of funding shortfalls, demonizing political attacks and outmoded legal authority, all of which have set the stage for ineffective enforcement
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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Mar 14, 2011
I appreciate she is going to be a witness today and she has been a stalwart person on this.
Mar 14, 2011
My fear is that, absent such a comprehensive solution, Congress may be compelled to impose one that leaves none of the stakeholders happy.
Mar 14, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your scheduling this bill for a hearing. It is a very important bill.
Mar 14, 2011
If enacted, this would impose a 5-year moratorium on any new discriminatory State or local taxes on mobile services.
Mar 14, 2011
Particularly troubling is the possibility that discriminatory State taxation of wireless telecommunication services has a disparate impact on racial and ethnic minorities.
Mar 14, 2011
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.
Mar 10, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to Chairman Upton's dirty air act. In 2007, the Supreme Court issued the Massachusetts v. EPA decision, directing the EPA to examine greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the public health. EPA…
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