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December 31, 2009
"John Wilder was like family to me. He was a significant force in Tennessee for over 50 years, and will be remembered as a legislative giant, a political genius, and for his knowledge of the law and due process. He loved the Senate and his late wife, Miss Marcelle, who was a gentle lady. John Wilder was proud of creating the state board of education and the Tennessee Plan which removed politics from the selection of Supreme Court judges."
December 23, 2009
“In these lean economic times, Congress should demonstrate fiscal responsibility and end the practice of automatic pay raises,” Congressman Cohen said. “With unemployment high and so many families in the 9th District struggling to make ends meet, it is the right thing to do.”
In February, Congressman Cohen joined more than 100 co-sponsors on H.R. 156, which blocked the automatic pay increase for FY2010. The measure was successfully adopted by Congressional leaders over the summer.
In February, Congressman Cohen joined more than 100 co-sponsors on H.R. 156, which blocked the automatic pay increase for FY2010. The measure was successfully adopted by Congressional leaders over the summer.
December 23, 2009
Congressman Cohen Appears on Fox News to Discuss the Need to Boost Lending by Community Banks to Small Businesses and Families
December 22, 2009
I want to wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.
During this time of year, I know that many of you reach out to help those who are in need. For a third year in a row, I'm proud to help sponsor and join with the Metropolitan Inter Faith Association to deliver Meals on Wheels in Binghampton on Christmas morning. I thank them and you for your service during this holiday season.
December 16, 2009
H.R. 2847, the Jobs for Main Street Act, would redirect $75 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Funding (TARP) to fund infrastructure and job investments that will further stabilize jobs and provide long-term extensions for unemployment insurance, the COBRA health care subsidy, Medicaid relief to the states and expanded eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.
December 16, 2009
Opening Statement of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger Before the CAL Subcommittee
December 16, 2009
Opening Statement of Congressman Steve Cohen, Chairman of the CAL Subcommittee, on the need to protect airline employees and retirees benefits and pensions during the bankruptcy process
December 16, 2009
With today’s passage of the final 2010 Appropriations Bill, next year’s total funding for the 9th District is $27,762,375.
Issues:Defense