Jun 16, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1422 recognizes the 140th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice. Since 1870, the Department has been tasked with enforcing our laws, providing…
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 · 2010-06-16
Jun 16, 2010
I want to thank Mr. Sensenbrenner for bringing this important resolution honoring the Department of Justice, and I should have earlier thanked Mr. Smith and Mr. Sensenbrenner each for their work on the NAACP resolution. I have no further…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 242) honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 101st anniversary. The Clerk…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, back in February, when Washington was slammed with record-breaking snowstorms, many of my Republican colleagues stood on this very floor and made scientific conclusions that there was not climate change. Many Republicans…
Jun 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen) that the House suspend the rules and…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for unanimous consent to introduce an article into the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Tennessee? There was no objection. Staying Hooked on a Dirty…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. Speaker, yesterday evening in New York City, the Tony Awards were presented, and I was very proud that the play ``Memphis'' was awarded the best musical. It also received three other Tonys--for best book and best score and best…
Jun 9, 2010
I want to thank the sponsor of this resolution. He has been a leader on this. And the fact is, they say that politicians think of the next election, statesmen think of the next generation. This resolution is about the next generation. And…
Jun 9, 2010
Mr. Speaker, there's great news for seniors, and I think that they'll be receiving it in the mail soon. The notorious doughnut hole is going to be closed. And starting this week, the part D doughnut hole where seniors have to pay for their…
May 28, 2010
Mr. Chair, I was detained from voting and missed one vote on Friday, May 28, 2010. If present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the following rollcall vote: Rollcall 333. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the committee amendment in the…
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