Memphis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently received a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the “check engine” light concerns in Memphis. The EPA letter is a follow-up to a letter Congressman Cohen sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson about the feedback he received throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to illuminated “check engine” lights, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today made the following statement on Women’s History Month, which is observed during the month of March each year:

“When the first International Women’s Day was observed in 1911, women in the United States did not have the right to vote and very few could pursue an education or a career. Although they were not officially counted as part of the workforce, American women still did the indispensable work of raising America’s children and tending to the unsung yet vital labors of the home.

WASHINGTON, DC – Late yesterday, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) met with a senior Justice Department official to follow up on their February 7, 2012 letter to Attorney General Eric H Holder, Jr., requesting his office’s assistance in addressing the problems their constituents are having with the Mo Money tax preparation firm.

In late January of this year, both members’ Congressional offices began to receive complaints from constituents regarding Mo Money. Complaints alleged:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today introduced the Voter ID Accessibility Act to amend the Motor Voter Law to expand access to photo identification in those states that require it for voting.

“Voting is a fundamental right and we must eliminate whatever barriers exist,” said Congressman Cohen. “As long as states continue to pass unfair photo ID laws, the Voter ID Accessibility Act would help ensure that voters in those states will have access to any identification that may be required.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) spoke with experts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the “check engine” light concerns in Memphis. The conversation was a follow-up to a letter he sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson last week about the feedback he received throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) tonight hosted a Telephone Town Hall to discuss jobs and economic growth, voter identification laws, and other constituent concerns.

“Town halls give us the opportunity to discuss the issues and concerns that matter most to Memphis families,” said Congressman Cohen. “Whether it’s the economy and creating jobs, voter identification laws, or U.S. Postal Service issues, people have opinions and ideas that help us move forward with legislation in Congress.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced Shelby County government will receive $12,847,553 for Head Start projects.

“Head Start was established to help children under age five who come from poor families,” said Congressman Cohen. “Head Start programs help prepare our children for kindergarten and provide them with the health care and food support they need to live happy, healthy, productive lives. This is an important program that I am proud to support.”