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As a fourth-generation Memphian, I have dedicated my life to public service in Memphis and Shelby County. My work has defined my life and affected the lives of people in Memphis, across Tennessee and now across America throughout my career in national, state and local politics.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) reacted to today's Grand Jury indictments against 13 Russian nationals by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of pro-Trump Russian influence in the 2016 campaign, and made the following statement:
"The Russians' use of false U.S. personas and social media designed to attract U.S. audiences with divisive political and social issues was clearly intended to sway American voters, and succeeded. Russian manipulation influenced the psychology of American voters.
This week, I deplored yet another school shooting, commended senators for recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike, reacted to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Grand Jury indictment of 13 Russian nationals, offered a "Fresh Start" to non-violent ex-offenders, welcomed new co-sponsors to my impeachment resolution, opposed the imposition of delays for compliance with the ADA, invited constituents to sign up for Telephone Town Halls, voted against a predatory lending bill, and offered a heart-healthy February health tip.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bill that would enable certain non-violent ex-federal offenders who have served their sentences and are now law-abiding, productive members of society to have their convictions expunged from their records.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today co-sponsored the PARADE Act, whose acronym spells out "Prohibit Allocation of Resources for Absurd Defense Expenditures," an example of which would be President Trump's wasteful proposal to conduct a military parade, and made the following statement:
"America's greatness is not shown by displays of its military power; it's shown through respect for the rule of law, for scientific contributions benefiting all mankind, and in our heritage of welcoming ‘the teeming masses yearning to breathe free.'
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last visit to Memphis. Cosponsors include the entire Tennessee delegation of the House of Representatives. Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
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Due to inclement weather, the 2018 District Issues Meeting has been cancelled.
For more information please call my District Office at (901) 544-4131, or my Washington, D.C. Office at (202) 225-3265.