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April 8, 2011
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Congressman Steve Cohen speaks on the House floor about the current budget stalemate.

April 7, 2011
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WHAT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN MEANS TO YOU

Congressional leaders are negotiating on a budget bill to keep the government running but it is possible that they will not reach an agreement before the current bill runs out at the end of this week. The government will shut down Friday at midnight if they fail to come up with a bill that can pass Congress and that the President can sign.

April 7, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Steve Cohen discusses his opposition to a government shutdown on the House floor.

April 6, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently introduced two bills he authored to spur development of aerotropolis transportation systems in Memphis and across the country, which would improve shipping services, spur economic growth and create jobs.


April 5, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Christ Community Health Services of Memphis, Tennessee $214,955 for continuing operations. The federal funds will be distributed through the Health Resources and Services Administration Division of Grants Management Operations.


April 5, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Steve Cohen discusses the value of his aerotropolis legislation.

April 5, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Steve Cohen honors the life and accomplishments of former Congressman John Adler.

April 4, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Civil Rights leader was assassinated 43 years ago today in Memphis on April 4, 1968:

Issues: Memphis Tennessee

April 3, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter:

Issues: Memphis Tennessee

April 1, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) yesterday introduced the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act, legislation that would give Medicare patients facing certain ailments or preparing for certain surgical procedures the dental coverage they need.

Issues: Health Care