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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s visit to Memphis, Tennessee. The President was in Memphis to deliver the commencement speech at Booker T. Washington High School and to meet with families affected by the recent flooding, and with first responders and state and local officials:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today reintroduced legislation he authored to require states receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Program) to analyze and reduce racial disparities in their criminal justice systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on ticket access to President Obama’s Monday commencement speech at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee. The Memphis high school was selected by the President as the winner of this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge:
Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Representative Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) today introduced legislation to protect consumers from unfair taxes on digital goods, like those purchased over the Internet or on a smartphone. The Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 (H.R. 1860) ensures that digital goods are not taxed at a higher rate than their tangible counterparts. For example, H.R.
MEMPHIS, TN. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that President Obama will deliver the commencement speech at Booker T. Washington High School. The Memphis high school was selected by the President as the winner of this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today reintroduced legislation to examine the causes of racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system and develop proposals for reducing or eliminating unjustified disparities wherever they are found.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has urged caution during dangerous flood conditions and has released information to help people better prepare for flooding and to ensure safety.