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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) has received a perfect score on the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Congressional Scorecard for the first session of the 112^th Congress. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation to receive a perfect score.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) spoke with experts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the “check engine” light concerns in Memphis. The conversation was a follow-up to a letter he sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson last week about the feedback he received throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) tonight hosted a Telephone Town Hall to discuss jobs and economic growth, voter identification laws, and other constituent concerns.

“Town halls give us the opportunity to discuss the issues and concerns that matter most to Memphis families,” said Congressman Cohen. “Whether it’s the economy and creating jobs, voter identification laws, or U.S. Postal Service issues, people have opinions and ideas that help us move forward with legislation in Congress.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced Shelby County government will receive $12,847,553 for Head Start projects.

“Head Start was established to help children under age five who come from poor families,” said Congressman Cohen. “Head Start programs help prepare our children for kindergarten and provide them with the health care and food support they need to live happy, healthy, productive lives. This is an important program that I am proud to support.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on the concerns throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection. A copy of the letter follows:

February 23, 2012

The Honorable Lisa Jackson

Administrator of EPA

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20460

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on concerns throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) has received a perfect score on the Congressional scorecard compiled by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which is a long established organization for university graduates that promotes education and equality for women and girls.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) has received a 100 percent on The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights voting scorecard, which has been published every Congress since 1969 and reflects positions taken by Senators and Representatives on the legislative priorities of The Leadership Conference. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation to receive a perfect score.