May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, before I begin, I would like to Commend Congressmen Polis and Langevin for their work on this important amendment. The amendment we've offered will play an important role in safeguarding a healthy American environment and…
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 · 2010-05-27
May 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 408, noes 0, not voting 23, as follows: [Roll No. 304]…
May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker, on Monday it was my birthday, and it didn't quite go as planned. One of the things I did is I went to Arlington Cemetery and spent 4 hours looking at the graves and thinking about American history and the people who wished…
May 18, 2010
Mr. Speaker, nearly 1 month after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill began on April 20, oil continues to flow from the well, poisoning and destroying our water environment. The rig activities were considered to be a low-risk drilling…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, with your indulgence, I recognize the gentleman from west Tennessee (Mr. Tanner) out of order for such time as he may consume.
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I, too, thank Mr. Cooper for bringing this resolution, Mr. Gordon for testifying, and Mr. Duncan and Mrs. Blackburn for their testimony, all the members of the delegation who came together in a bipartisan manner and who I…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1337) expressing the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to those people affected by the flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi in…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Tennessee? There was no…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In the first weekend of May, the great storms came through from the West and struck in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The flooding damage was record-breaking. The…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield as much time as the gentleman from Davidson County, Tennessee (Mr. Cooper) needs. He's the primary author of this particular resolution and the distinguished Congressperson from the district that suffered…
May 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as he may consume to the Honorable Bart Gordon, who represents a district just south and southeast of Davidson County. =========================== NOTE =========================== May 12, 2010 on H3335…
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