Press Releases

Washington, DC -- On Thursday, March 8th Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will join fellow members of Congress to continue to honor those soldiers who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The project, begun in 2006, will continue to honor these men and women until each name is read into the Congressional Record.

Washington, DC -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 162 which honors Negro baseball Leagues and their players. Congressman Steve Cohen, sponsor of the resolution, stated, "It is only proper to recognize those who contributed so much to the sport but who were not permitted to play in the major leagues because of racial discrimination.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will appear on The Colbert Report Thursday evening, March 1 at 10:30 p.m. Central Time on Comedy Central.

Congressman Cohen taped the "interview" with Stephen Colbert earlier in February. The Colbert Report is a parody of ultra conservative talk shows, such as The O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly on Fox News Channel.

Memphis, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will speak at the Second Congregational United Church of Christ on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. as part of LeMoyne-Owen College’s Black History Month event “Bridging the Gap Between Government and Community. At the event Congressman Cohen will be recognized for his contribution to the community and to LeMoyne-Owen College.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Civil Rights Museum at 450 Mulberry Street in Memphis. Congressman Cohen will be joined by special guest Congressman John Conyers, Jr., Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

Washington, DC -- This week Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) joined Congressman Peter Welch (at large Vermont) and 19 other newly elected Representatives in sending a letter to President Bush urging the adoption of the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group (ISG.)

Washington, DC -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act, sponsored by Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon. The legislation will help law enforcement locate and shut down methamphetamine labs and supports essential research to determine the best way to clean up old labs and eliminate the chemicals that can harm the environment and lead to significant health problems.

Memphis, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will cut the ribbon for the opening of the exhibit INSIDE AFRICA at the Pink Palace in Memphis tonight at 6:15 p.m. INSIDE AFRICA explores the many facets of Africa – its peoples, its lands, its rich cultural history and its stories – and provides a bridge to contemporary American life.