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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.
Given, however, that this Subcommittee is charged with ensuring the effective functioning of the Nation's bankruptcy system and the three-part system of government that we have had for 200-and-something years, we take a keen interest in…
It is the professional responsibility of every professional pilot, if he or she does not feel sufficiently well rested, to say so and not fly.
Our thoughts and prayers continue for the families of Continental 3407 as we focus all of our efforts to doing everything possible to make sure that an accident like that never happens again.
My colleagues, Representatives Linda Sanchez and Hank Johnson, each have introduced legislation that make positive steps toward a solution.
This bill that I have introduced is for the families across the Nation who face similar decisions at a time when they are least prepared to make them.
In short, I believe that Congress should act to protect these vulnerable families.
Legislation that protects consumers and employees is a common-sense solution for all Americans.
This past May, this Subcommittee held a hearing focused on the credit card industry's use of arbitration.
It is incredible that anyone in this room on this Committee would suggest that for-profit justice where the decision maker has an economic interest in the outcome of the case is equivalent to our constitutional system of justice.
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