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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.

Jul 21, 2009

I do mourn for the spirit that once animated these great companies and pray for the country and for the future of American free enterprise.

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Jul 21, 2009

I believe that the axiom holds true.

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Jul 21, 2009

In America today, remarkable inspiring things still take place, but sadly, they are not taking place through the auto task force or the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler.

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Jul 21, 2009

I have got to ask the question, Why? Because their management, unlike their companies' founders, didn't rely on private enterprise and the time-tested American remedy for corporate failure, that being bankruptcy and reorganization.

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Jul 21, 2009

There are two things Congress can do: Force GM to negotiate fairly or if that doesn't work, it can attain final enactment of the Automobile Dealers Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009 which by statute will preserve dealers' rights.

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Jul 21, 2009

I could not agree more with the Obama administration on the point that we need more investment in American manufacturing if we again hope to be globally competitive.

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Jul 21, 2009

it wasn't the UAW's fault either.

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Jul 21, 2009

I think that is probably a pretty good idea at this point. We should take advantage of our witnesses.

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Jul 21, 2009

This is precisely what led me, along with my good friend from Maryland Frank Kratovil, to introduce H.R. 2743, the 'Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009,' which would require Chrysler and GM to continue to honor their…

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Jul 21, 2009

What political pressures for instance did the Obama administration and the auto task force bring to bear upon General Motors and Chrysler?

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Jul 20, 2009

I support your bill that would rectify this wrong.

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