Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued a letter to Congressman Sander Levin (MI-12) urging him as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee to support continuation of the state and local sales tax deduction in 2011.

A copy of Congressman Cohen’s letter follows:

The Honorable Sander Levin
1102 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515

Chairman Levin,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was this week re-elected Regional Whip by House Democrats. In this capacity, the Congressman will count votes for the Democratic Party and represent Region VII, a territory which includes Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted to extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts to middle class families and small businesses.

“I was proud to cast a historic vote to permanently extend tax cuts to 97 percent of Americans,” said Congressman Cohen. “In these tough economic times, these tax cuts will provide much needed relief for American families and the small businesses that drive the American economy.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted to support legislation to reduce childhood hunger and childhood obesity across America.

“No child should ever go hungry,” said Congressman Cohen. “This measure would help reduce childhood hunger by increasing access to child nutrition programs and would provide healthier food options in schools to help combat childhood obesity.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Barack Obama announced his nomination of Judge Bernice Donald for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The Memphian Judge currently serves as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, a position she’s held for 15 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted to support legislation that would end a years-long legal challenge against the federal government filed by black farmers and Native Americans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the House floor today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) discussed a new report issued by a nonprofit group founded by former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell that shows breakthrough gains in Tennessee’s high school graduation rate. Click here to see the Congressman’s remarks.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was recognized by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) for having a perfect voting record during the second session of the 111^th Congress. LCCR is the nation’s oldest, largest and most diverse civil and human rights coalition.