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December 17, 2007
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Congressman Steve Cohen questions the panel of experts assembled at the Dec. 18th Judiciary Committee hearing on a Congressional apology for slavery in America.
December 12, 2007
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In the spirit of Christmas, Congressman Cohen encouraged President Bush to sign children's health insurance, higher education assistance and environmental protection legislation that the House of Representatives has passed over the last year.
December 6, 2007
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) spoke on the House floor against the U.S. Postal Service's plan to remove postage vending machines from their offices. Senior citizens and others without easy internet access would be adversely affected, he explained
December 4, 2007
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Congressman Cohen calls on President Bush to follow through on the promise of "compassionate conservatism" and to fund Congressional initiatives in healthcare, crime prevention and education.

December 4, 2007
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Congressman Steve Cohen speaks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.RES.826 to express the sense of the House that the hanging of a noose is a deplorable act of intimidation and a symbol of racial hatred that should be prosecuted by Federal authorities.
December 4, 2007
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks on the tragedy of human genocide in support of the Genocide Accountability Act of 2007. The Act would allow for the prosecution of individuals residing in the United States alleged to have committed genocide outside of the country.
November 13, 2007
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Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) questions opponents of legal, regulated internet gambling on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 during a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee.

November 6, 2007
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On November 5, 2007, the Reverend Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, son of Memphis, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. President Bush presented the award to Dr. Hooks at a ceremony at the White House.

November 1, 2007
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On October 31, 2007, Congressman Steve Cohen reasserted his support for bringing contempt charges against Harriet Miers and Karl Rove for dismissing Congressional subpoenas to appear before the Judiciary Committee.

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November 1, 2007
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On Wednesday, October 31, 2007, Congressman Cohen spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the accomplishments of the 110th Congress and the politicization of the Justice Department under the Bush administration.