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U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) nominated the Memphis Public Library for the award. He said, “I take immense pride in the recognition of our own Memphis Public Library & Information Center for their outstanding service to the City of Memphis by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS ought to be commended for awarding their distinguished National Medal to our library system, and I offer my sincerest congratulations to the hardworking and dedicated staff of the Memphis Public Libraries. This honor is long overdue."
“We need to have a contempt charge brought,” said CongressmanCohen on the floor of the House. “We need to have them be punished for theircontempt for this Congress, which is, in essence, contempt of the Americanpeople and contempt of the Constitution, and of all things good that theAmerican people stand for.”
Congressman Cohen expressed his firm support for the newbill, which will correct narrow interpretations of the ADA in a series of decisions by conservativefederal courts over the past few years. “These courts have held that things asbasic as liver function, thinking and communication are not ‘major lifeactivities,’ which excludes valid recipients from their rightful ADA benefits,” heexplained.
In the letter, Cohen wrote: “Such changes would have the effect of reducing meaningful competition among media outlets, decreasing coverage of local issues, offering fewer editorial perspectives, providing fewer and less diverse options for creative talent, homogenizing and eliminating radio formats, and eliminating airplay opportunities for recording artists.”
Congressman Cohen said, “The Town Hall meetings are a valuable resource for me and my staff. Hearing constituents’ concerns and ideas for me to take back to Washington, D.C. is at the very heart of my job as the District 9 representative. I was honored to have Congressman Cleaver join me for this town hall meeting. Congressman Cleaver is a distinguished member of Congress who has dedicated his career to economic development and social concerns. We share many of the same ideas and thoughts for the growth and well being of our respective districts.”
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced that District 9 will receive grant money from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purchase of two vans to provide transportation to homeless veterans. Alpha Omega Veterans Service, Inc. will receive $24,700 and Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program, Inc. will receive $17,728.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen voted for H.R. 2095, the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007. This legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 377 to 38.
“I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this legislation, which will improve the safety of railroads throughout the United States,” said Congressman Cohen. “The City of Memphis, which lies along the Tennessee border at the juncture of Mississippi and Arkansas, is a major hub for the railroad industry.”
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will host a Town Hall Meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 20 at LeMoyne-Owen College’s Alma C. Hanson Student Center, 807 Walker Avenue. Special guest will be Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-5).