Feb 28, 2011
Mr. Speaker, today is the last day of Black History Month, a month when we reflect back on African Americans who have contributed so much to our country and our world. One man whose life encapsulates the African American struggle was…
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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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Feb 17, 2011
Mr. Chairman, this has been an interesting debate as we look at the 150 years back in history and we look at the Civil War. And as we look back at the Civil War, some people reenacting it as if it was a good event, we look at kind of a…
Feb 15, 2011
Willie Sutton would love it if the cops weren't trying to protect the banks--that would be great--but the cops are important. Mr. Chairman, my first job out of law school was as an attorney for the Memphis Police Department. One of the…
Feb 15, 2011
Mr. Speaker, the State Department is in the process of determining whether it should grant a Presidential permit for the construction of TransCanada's Keystone XL Pipeline, which could deliver up to 900,000 barrels of tar sands oil a day…
Feb 15, 2011
Madam Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 15, 2011
I rise in opposition to this amendment. I could spend my time talking about the cuts to the Low Income Heating and Energy Program, LIHEAP, and that's important because there are many people in my district suffering through the worst winter…
Feb 15, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 15, 2011
Mr. Chairman, 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 208, line 14, after the first dollar amount within the quotes, insert ``(increased by…
Feb 15, 2011
I'm pleased to offer this amendment, of which many members of the Judiciary Committee have worked on behalf of legal services in the past. Many members of the Judiciary Committee have championed legal services over the years, none greater…
Feb 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker, last night in Los Angeles, California, the Grammy Awards took place, and I am proud that one of my Memphis constituents, Kirk Whalum, received a Grammy. I am also proud that a special award was given to Al Bell who had been…
Feb 11, 2011
I want to thank the ranking member for the time. Madam Speaker, my subcommittee, Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law, has had hearings on these bills, the REINS Act, as well as the regulatory reform bills that have been proposed. The…
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