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Congressman Cohen Speaks on the Need for Workplace Equality Legislation
January 8, 2009
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks on the Floor of the U.S.
Congressman Cohen Encourages 21st Century Economic Growth
January 8, 2009
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Congressman Cohen emphasizes the importance of quickly passing legislation that will improve the economy and create jobs.
Congressman Cohen Memorializes Army PFC Christopher Fox
October 2, 2008
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Congressman Steve Cohen memorializes Army PFC Christopher Fox on the Floor of the House of Representatives after learning that the Hamilton High School graduate had been killed in combat while serving in Baghdad.
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) discusses his vote for the failed financial rescue package
September 29, 2008
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) discusses his vote for the failed financial rescue package.
Floor Debate on Cohen-Issa Libel Tourism Bill
September 26, 2008
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Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Ted Poe (TX-02) speak in favor of H.R. 6146, the Cohen-Issa libel tourism bill, which will amend U.S. code to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments in U.S. Courts that do not comport with our First Amendment protections. This includes the entire floor debate and subsequent passage on suspension of the rules.
Congressman Cohen Speaks on the Financial Crisis
September 25, 2008
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks on the Floor of the House of Representatives on the need for quick, bipartisan action in the wake of the crisis on Wall Street.
Congressman Cohen Manages Floor Debate on H.Con.Res.415
September 18, 2008
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Congressman Steve Cohen manages Floor Debate on H.Con.Res.415, which celebrates 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation.
Congressman Cohen Discusses the History of the Civil Rights Movement
September 18, 2008
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Congressman Steve Cohen discusses the history of the United States Civil Rights Movement and the unique role of Tennessee's 9th District in it. To watch the video, please click HERE or on the picture above.

Congressman Cohen Memorializes Isaac Hayes on the House Floor
September 16, 2008
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) remembers the legendary songwriter, musician and humanitarian Isaac Hayes on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressman Cohen Speaks on the 7th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001
September 11, 2008
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On the seventh anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, Congressman Steve Cohen honors the victims of that tragic day on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.