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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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MEMPHIS, TN – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) welcomed David Hinson, Director of the federal Minority Business Development Agency to Memphis for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Tennessee’s first ever Minority Development Business Center, located in downtown Memphis. Joining Congressman Cohen in welcoming Director Hinson was Luke Yancey, President & CEO of The MMBC Continuum and Beverly Goines, the executive director of the new center.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Judge John Fowlkes to serve as District Court Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. Congressman Cohen recommended Judge Fowlkes to President Obama.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on the City Council’s vote to approve ‘financial hardship’ waivers for local motorists struggling with vehicle emissions inspections.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region (PPGMR) has received $395,000 for the Title X Family Planning Services Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Grants Management.
MEMPHIS, TN – In advance of Wednesday’s observance of the Fourth of July, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) released the following statement:
“Tomorrow we celebrate America’s independence. On July 4, 1776, our forefathers declared our independence from Great Britain and began a journey that led to the many freedoms and opportunities we enjoy today. America is like no other place in the world. We are a role model for many countries thanks to the magnificence of our Constitution and the workings and accomplishments of our government.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced Le Bonheur Community Health and Well-Being will receive $902,653 in new federal funds for the Changing High-risk Asthma in Memphis Through Partnership (CHAMP) program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Acquisitions and Grants Management.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Legislative language Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) authored to spur development of the Memphis aerotropolis transportation system was included in the bipartisan agreement to continue funding for our nation’s highway projects. The bipartisan $109 billion transportation bill funds construction for highways, bridges and other transportation projects for the next two years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement after the GOP-led House of Representatives voted to hold U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress over gunwalking Operation Fast and Furious:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today discussed the tax preparation firm Mo’ Money Taxes at a Congressional hearing on Identity Theft and Income Tax Preparation Fraud. The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Judiciary Committee held the hearing per a request from Congressmen Cohen, Robert “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Scott Rigell (R-VA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act as constitutional:
“The Supreme Court today rightfully upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and now the historic landmark can take its rightful place with Social Security and Medicare as powerful examples of what we can do as a country to help improve the quality of life for all Americans.