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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.

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Jun 22, 2017

The beneficiaries of this attack on the plaintiffs' bar are well-healed corporate interests.

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Jun 22, 2017

It's another attack on trial lawyers, advocates that make our country different from others.

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Jun 12, 2017

This committee today will--subcommittee--consider a topic we have never considered before, which is somewhat refreshing.

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May 16, 2017

Human trafficking is a crime. It is a violation of human rights.

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May 1, 2017

It reminded me of a Trump campaign rally. People shouldn't be treated that way.

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May 1, 2017

To the airlines, think Memphis. We need more flights.

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May 1, 2017

The reason we have the overbooking and having to take that man off the plane... is because the airlines are beyond the realm in getting profits, profits, profits.

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May 1, 2017

But to the airlines, think Memphis. We need more flights.

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May 1, 2017

I thought I was going to get an Embraer Air, and instead I got on, you know, Air 1941.

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May 1, 2017

The reason we have the overbooking and having to take that man off the plane, or have somebody come off the plane, is because the airlines are beyond the realm in getting profits, profits, profits, higher salaries for executives, and less…

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May 1, 2017

People shouldn't be treated that way.

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Apr 26, 2017

On Tuesday, Rotary International recognized champions who have worked to eradicate polio around the world. Rotary International has done a great job, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has, too. But as one of two congressional…

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Apr 3, 2017

I would like to know what each of you think about that practice of the Congress taking down a painting chosen by a member without any previous policy concerning content and censoring the publication.

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Apr 3, 2017

You can have freedom of the press, but when you have got powerful people in your country claiming that the press is not to be believed and is putting out fake news, that is a problem, and the First Amendment did not envision it.

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Apr 3, 2017

The real important issues facing this country at this time is the First Amendment is freedom of the press.

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Apr 3, 2017

I cannot and will not get into the pros and cons on this issue.

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Mar 29, 2017

States and localities I think should make zoning decisions and local economic decisions.

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Mar 29, 2017

Sometimes eminent domain can be helpful in creating economic vitality, and that creates jobs.

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Mar 29, 2017

We've seen how much worse it could get. It's gotten a lot worse with the proposals that are made with the budget he's proposed.

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Mar 29, 2017

I'm on the side of the weak and the poor and what you do unto the least of these.

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Mar 29, 2017

I understand and appreciated the fact that the power of eminent domain has been abused by some localities for sure.

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Mar 29, 2017

This is not one of those black-and-white issues like should we have health care for everybody or not.

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Mar 24, 2017

This is not a healthcare bill. This is a wealth care bill. Unfortunately, President Trump, when he spoke in Louisville, said we had to pass this bill to get the big tax cuts. It is about wealth care. It is the Ebenezer Scrooge law of this…

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Mar 1, 2017

He should have started with, 'There are some problems in this country, and we need to resolve them.'

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Mar 1, 2017

The Attorney General should not need wiggle room.

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