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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.

May 20, 2009

And that it affects largely people of color disproportionately, who have their convictions and then need the scholarships and don't get them. And what does that do? Put them in a spiral of failure. That needs to stop.

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May 20, 2009

If you are a kid on the street smoking marijuana and you happen to be a user, you should be dealt with a lot differently than someone who is out there selling large amounts of marijuana.

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May 19, 2009

The gateway theory doesn't work. It is a reality. Obviously, we are not going to agree there.

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May 4, 2009

Arbitration was intended to improve access to justice, and we should work to keep it that way.

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Apr 1, 2009

This is not treating the American consumer in a way that is fair and equitable, and I would submit that it is time... take a good hard look at the bankruptcy law and reform the Reform Act of 2005.

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Apr 1, 2009

But to wait 18 months to stop the illegal activity is astonishing, and it is just not acceptable.

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Apr 1, 2009

They are forced into chapter 13 repayment.

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Apr 1, 2009

Does any one of the panelists agree with my basic theory, that 18 months waiting to implement these regulations is beyond what is necessary for computer--I have got to think Bill Gates could have done quicker than this.

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Apr 1, 2009

The industry would change its ways.

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Apr 1, 2009

There are some real problems with credit cards.

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Apr 1, 2009

We should impose a usury sealing of 36 percent on consumer loans.

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