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March 3, 2010
A life long supporter of animal rights and welfare issues, Congressman Cohen has long been a proponent of humane animal treatment in both the Tennessee State Senate and the United States Congress.
Issues:Animal Welfare
March 3, 2010
The Jobs for Urban Sustainability (JUST) in America Act would convert $10 billion in newly returned TARP dollars into grants which would provide job training, public works, and economic development programs.
February 25, 2010
Without Congressional action, a number of programs, including unemployment benefits, the COBRA health care subsidy, and small business loan guarantees, would expire this weekend. The bill that Congressman Cohen supported this afternoon extends the life of these programs for an additional 30 days through March 28 -- unemployment benefits are extended through April 5.
February 24, 2010
This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed The Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, which will take away the anti-trust exemption for health insurance companies, requiring them to compete fairly and adhere to the same anti-trust laws as other companies.
Issues:Health Care
February 24, 2010
A transcript of his remarks follows
“Mr. Speaker. Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked what they call the most miserable cities in the country. Memphis, Tennessee, was third on that list. They considered certain issues but they didn’t consider others.
“They didn't consider the best barbecue in the United States of America or some of the greatest music that comes from Beale Street, a great tourist center, or the gorgeous sunsets on the Mississippi River.
February 24, 2010
February 23, 2010
Congressman Cohen On the One Year Anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Click here to read his 9th District Recovery Act Report.
February 19, 2010
Congressman Cohen discusses the upcoming bipartisan health care summit on Fox News