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in 2006. A 1986 Labor
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dubbed him the "king of perks" for his use of per diems. In 1990, it was reported that Cohen used as much as $ 100,000 in per diems, including $ 11,000 for airline tickets, over a year and a half. Likewise, in 2004–05, he billed the state of
Pennsylvania $ 28,200 for books. His use of per diems was
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Cohen introduced House
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Pennsylvania, saying that he believes it is time to get rid of a decades-old negative image surrounding marijuana and replace it with "a new, honest image." Hearings on the bill were held, but the bill did not attain enough support for the Health and Human Services Committee to call up the bill
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Relations Committee, a position he held until 1990; during his tenure, he focused on increasing the minimum wage and protecting worker's compensation benefits. His efforts to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage in accordance with rises in
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hospital access to potential organ donors, set up a system of drivers' license identification for each potential organ donor, and publicized the need for organ donation. It became a national model, and the basis for a new national policy during the
Clinton Administration.
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used to attack him during the 2016 campaign that resulted in his losing his seat. The
Pennsylvania Judicial conduct board filed a complaint against Cohen in the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial discipline for statements that Cohen made on his personal
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by a system giving a candidate a single vote for each
Congressional district carried, with just two votes for carrying Pennsylvania. Cohen wrote that the plan "unconstitutionally abridges the right to vote of Pennsylvania's minority citizens."
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Democratic Caucus Chair, a position in which he served until 1992. He served as Majority Whip from 1993 to 1994 before returning to the position of Caucus Chair in 1995. He would serve as Caucus Chair until 2010.
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on April 22, 2010 (House Bill 2447) and, with ultimately 43 co-sponsors, on
February 14, 2011 (House Bill 708). The bill was unsuccessful, and same-sex marriage was later legalized in Pennsylvania due to a federal court decision.
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to complete a 5th Pathway Program to receive a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. The 5th Pathway Program peaked nationally in 1979–1980, but ultimately the expansion of the programs offered by the
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for a vote. Despite the lack of public hearings in 2011, Cohen's medical marijuana bill continued to gain public support. In 2016, legislation similar to Cohen's became law.
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in 1978. He actively campaigned in 2003 for the Democratic nomination for the Congressional seat being vacated by
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had more support than he did. After Schwartz announced her gubernatorial candidacy in 2014, Cohen filed with the
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Danielle Lynch, "Protestors deliver election message to Pileggi," Delaware County Times, September 20, 2011,
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He vocally criticized the proposed replacement of the winner-take-all allocation system for Pennsylvania's
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Philadelphia Unemployment Project, "Lessons from the Minimum Wage Campaign in Pennsylvania," (2006),
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2022:"Disciplinary Court: Phila. Judge Violated Conduct Rules With Politically Charged Facebook Posts"
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Nicole Lockley, "Obstacles, progress in Pa. for gay marriage equality,"
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High School, Delaware Valley High School, and Tacony Elementary School.
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legislation for workers and communities was signed into law by Governor
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Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Cohen sponsored legislation to enable an American citizen who was a
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Cohen was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a
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1902:"State Rep Mark Cohen:For Pot Smoking, Against Cigarette Smoking,"
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Cheryl Wenner, " Legislator Urges Faster Workmen's Compensation,"
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Cohen was the first House member to introduce legislation to seek
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school be created, drawing the interest of Delaware Law School of
2003:"Judge's Pro-Democratic Facebook Posts Violated Code, Court Says"
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on October 30, 2012 said "we strongly urge" voters to support.
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website, digital archive "Letter from Mark Cohen to MLK,"
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in Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice before the
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Memo from Glenavie Norton, Chair, October 30, 2012,
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Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
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United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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1914:"The Fight for Self-Defense," PA Gun Rights.com,
1561:"Clout: Talking trash with State Rep. Mark Cohen"
850:To protect the health and safety of Pennsylvania
667:Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
259:Pennsylvania House of Representatives
1254:http://www.philaup.org/campaigns/MW_Lessons.html
1218:David Hess, "Bill Passed on Closing of Plants,"
1892:The Public Record," September 29, 2011, page 23
819:He was a sponsor and part-author of a chemical
728:Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
220:Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
1094:The Pennsylvania Manual. Volume 119. pp. 3–118
884:recognition of same-sex unions in Pennsylvania
854:workers under the jurisdiction of the federal
1123:Wilkes University Election Statistics Project
856:Occupational Safety and Health Administration
753:In 2009, Cohen introduced a bill to legalize
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1361:page 790, Legislative Journal-House (1990),
562:and an officer of the Penn affiliate of the
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60:Learn how and when to remove these messages
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153:. Please do not remove this message until
2179:Central High School (Philadelphia) alumni
2144:Politicians from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1965:turns weakness to strength," May 31, 2013
1403:"State to consider medical marijuana use"
191:Learn how and when to remove this message
173:Learn how and when to remove this message
112:Learn how and when to remove this message
928:National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
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149:Relevant discussion may be found on the
1948:, All Academic Research (2008), page 53
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1336:Center, Legislativate Data Processing.
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714:Middle years in the House, 1988–2002
444:Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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634:Early years in the House, 1974–1988
573:Cohen earned a law degree from the
539:Central High School of Philadelphia
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1873:"Philly Dems Say No to Voter ID,"
1531:"Rep. Mark Cohen hit on per diems"
791:Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
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1975:Bykofsky, Stu (January 4, 2018).
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1529:Baer, John (February 24, 2014).
1113:Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004).
1027:Widener University School of Law
708:Widener University School of Law
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1103:Martindale-Hubble Law Directory
1020:Americans for Democratic Action
1014:Awards and recognition received
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2124:The Daily Pennsylvanian people
2020:Furman, Aleeza (May 6, 2024).
2001:Vilensky, Mike (May 6, 2024).
1032:He received an award from the
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2154:Politicians from Philadelphia
2129:Lebanon Valley College alumni
1875:The Public Record (newspaper)
1234:Pennsylvania Act 150 of 1988.
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599:United States district courts
595:Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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1302:Pennsylvania Act 159 of 1984
1243:Pennsylvania Act 70 of 1990.
649:American Medical Association
564:College Democrats of America
1034:Pennsylvania National Guard
975:Federal Election Commission
955:US House of Representatives
768:In 2012, Democratic Leader
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1981:The Philadelphia Inquirer
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1959:Philadelphia Daily News
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1408:Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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1074:The Daily Pennsylvanian
559:The Daily Pennsylvanian
408:New York City, New York
278:June 10, 1974
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460:Lebanon Valley College
2064:"2004 Alumni Awards,"
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1723:Philadelphia Inquirer
1645:Philadelphia Magazine
1619:Philadelphia Magazine
1590:Philadelphia Magazine
1220:Philadelphia Inquirer
1204:Philadelphia Inquirer
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797:Court of Common Pleas
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658:Subcommittee of the
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692:Richard Thornburgh
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1149:Act 273 of 1976,
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1138:Observer-Reporter
1004:special education
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932:medical marijuana
814:second-hand smoke
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683:Edward G. Rendell
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