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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.

Sep 15, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1614 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that police service dogs and their handlers perform a critical role in ensuring our national security and…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1614) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform a vital role in providing for our…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the author of this legislation, Mr. Serrano of the great State of New York and the home of the Yankees and Frank Sinatra across the river. {time} 1640 (Mr. SERRANO asked and was given…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 4862, introduced by Mr. Serrano of New York, will allow Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to naturalizing U.S. citizens. The naturalization ceremony is a crucial…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and add extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

I just want to thank Mr. Coble for bringing the bill. As I said, I know from where he comes. That was my first bill. I started as a police attorney, and I know about police dogs and about the bonds between policemen and their K-9…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4862) to permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Kennedy) to speak on behalf of man's best friend.

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jul 29, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my staff, Ms. Reisha Phills, who worked with me on this resolution with Mr. Lewis, and I yield back the balance of my time and ask that we pass this resolution here tonight. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-29
Jul 29, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I just want to reflect on why we're here. Mr. Lewis and I brought this resolution because it's the 50th anniversary of SNCC. There were other civil rights organizations as well, the NAACP, there was the Southern Christian…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-29
Jul 29, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman who is the hero of the civil rights movement, a person who personally experienced the times of which we are speaking, who is, I believe, one of the founders of SNCC and a…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-29

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