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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, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, held a hearing today to examine the impact of Congressional legislation on state and local government revenues during the current economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Barack Obama announced that he appointed Memphian Ed Stanton as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. Ed Stanton, Senior Counsel for Federal Express Corporation, is a lifelong citizen of Memphis, Tennessee with a history of dedicated community service. He has a broad range of legal experience in government, private and corporate sectors, from which he has gained the requisite skills to serve as U.S. Attorney.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) hosted a telephone town hall meeting this evening to discuss the economy and how best to create jobs, education, Social Security, the census and other Tennessee and national concerns.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve Cohen accepted an award presented to him by the National Healthy Start Association yesterday as part of a ceremony in the United States Capitol honoring him for his continuous efforts to reduce the rate of infant mortality in the United States.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve Cohen introduced legislation today aimed at ensuring that trauma centers and airports in seismically hazardous regions are capable of withstanding a major earthquake.