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On Wednesday, October 31, 2007, Congressman Cohen spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the accomplishments of the 110th Congress and the politicization of the Justice Department under the Bush administration.
Congressman Cohen expressed his firm support for the newbill, which will correct narrow interpretations of the ADA in a series of decisions by conservativefederal courts over the past few years. “These courts have held that things asbasic as liver function, thinking and communication are not ‘major lifeactivities,’ which excludes valid recipients from their rightful ADA benefits,” heexplained.
In the letter, Cohen wrote: “Such changes would have the effect of reducing meaningful competition among media outlets, decreasing coverage of local issues, offering fewer editorial perspectives, providing fewer and less diverse options for creative talent, homogenizing and eliminating radio formats, and eliminating airplay opportunities for recording artists.”
Congressman Cohen said, “The Town Hall meetings are a valuable resource for me and my staff. Hearing constituents’ concerns and ideas for me to take back to Washington, D.C. is at the very heart of my job as the District 9 representative. I was honored to have Congressman Cleaver join me for this town hall meeting. Congressman Cleaver is a distinguished member of Congress who has dedicated his career to economic development and social concerns. We share many of the same ideas and thoughts for the growth and well being of our respective districts.”
On Tuesday, October 24, 2007, Congressman Cohen honored the memory of Kenneth T. Whalum on the Floor of the House of Representatives.
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced that District 9 will receive grant money from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purchase of two vans to provide transportation to homeless veterans. Alpha Omega Veterans Service, Inc. will receive $24,700 and Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program, Inc. will receive $17,728.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen voted for H.R. 2095, the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007. This legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 377 to 38.
“I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this legislation, which will improve the safety of railroads throughout the United States,” said Congressman Cohen. “The City of Memphis, which lies along the Tennessee border at the juncture of Mississippi and Arkansas, is a major hub for the railroad industry.”