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December 15, 2010
Floor Statements
Congressman Steve Cohen discusses the tax cut deal reached by President Obama and the GOP.
December 3, 2010

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:

Issues:Tennessee
December 3, 2010

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.

December 2, 2010

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

Issues:Budget
December 2, 2010

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

December 1, 2010
Floor Statements
Congressman Steve Cohen discussed the foreclosure crisis at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the causes and effects of the crisis.
November 30, 2010

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.

November 30, 2010

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.

November 30, 2010

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.