Tennessee
This week I spoke on the House floor about the negative effects sequestration is having on Pre-K and Head Start programs in Memphis and across the country. I also spoke and voted against the GOP “Working Families Flexibility Act” – legislation that only offers greater flexibility to employers and lower wages to workers.
Sequestration/Pre-K/Head Start
The Working Families Flexibility Act
Protect Student Loans
Dear Friend,
This week I announced that Jay Williams, a Senior at Wooddale High School, is the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition and his inspiring artwork, “The Rhythm of Memphis,” will represent the 9th District at the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
9th District Winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition
MLGW Energy Efficiency Program
Cottonwood Head Start Center
Law Week 2013
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that Jay Williams, 17 – a Senior at Wooddale High School -- was selected as the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. The artwork, entitled “The Rhythm of Memphis” will be hung in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Dear Friend,
Memphis lost a Civil Rights pioneer when Maxine Smith passed away this morning. Maxine Smith was the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis, having served on the National Board of the NAACP and as the Executive Secretary of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP.
Remembering Maxine Smith
National Civil Rights Museum Funding
All In With Chris Hayes
Fred Smith and FedEx
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement on the passing of Civil Rights pioneer Maxine Smith. The Memphis Congressman also spoke on the House floor about the Civil Rights icon:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today applauded the Obama Administration for recently unveiling a new drug policy strategy, particularly its approach to marijuana use and possession.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the National Civil Rights Museum $2 Million for renovation.
“The National Civil Rights Museum is a national gem, immersing visitors in the history of the Civil Rights Movement in America,” said Congressman Cohen. “The Museum is currently undergoing necessary renovations and these new federal funds will be used to continue the Museum’s important work well into the future.”
Dear Friend,
This week a despicable act of terror took place at the Boston Marathon. My thoughts and sympathies are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
Boston Marathon
All In with Chris Hayes
Memphis Soul on PBS
FedEx and Fred Smith
Stax Records and Soulsville Charter School
National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced legislation to create a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy. The Commission would undertake a comprehensive review of the federal government’s current policies toward marijuana, particularly in light of the growing number of states where marijuana is already legal for medicinal or personal use.
Dear Friend,
This week I attended Memphis Soul at the White House, the 10th in the White House’s In Performance at the White House concert series. The show was phenomenal and highlighted Memphis’ great music scene.
Memphis Soul at the White House
Mo’ Money Taxes
Cancer Research Rally
Mayor A C Wharton
Dr. James Hansen
Suze Orman