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Mr. Speaker, the Congress is at a low point in terms of its ratings with the American public, but I want the American public to know that I am proud to be a Member of this Congress. Congress is part of a system of government that involves the executive and a two-part legislature that includes the Senate and the House.
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) voted to give hope to 100 million Americans by greatly expanding scientists’ access to embryonic stem cell lines – when he voted for S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.
The House passed this critical bill this afternoon by a strong bipartisan vote of 247 to 176.
Mr. Speaker, there are many issues that face America that are of great importance, from the Iraq War to global warming. These global issues must be dealt with, but we have lacked the leadership in this administration to make the world proud of America and see us as a leader on such issues.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) has asked constituents across Tennessee's 9th Congressional District to participate in an online survey soliciting their opinions on key issues impacting Memphis and Shelby County. Congressman Cohen's survey can be accessed here:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) - Spring 2007 Federal Issues Survey
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) is pleased to announce a recent $449,000 National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) grant awarded to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by the National Institute of Health (NIH). The highly competitive grant will fund the purchase of a mass spectrometer to be used for biomedical research. Under the guidance of St. Jude faculty member Dr. Clive Slaughter, the Ultraflex II Mass Spectrometer will expand the research capabilities of St. Jude’s Hartwell Center for Bioinformatics and Biotechnology.
Please join me this June in celebrating "Black Music Month."
Memphis holds a special place in music's storied role in our nation's past, with the rich musical history of our city contributing significantly to the development of the American South. Stax Records, founded in Memphis 50 years ago, played a crucial role in soul music's rise to prominence. Its iconic status was recognized during the 2007 Grammys, when Stax co-founder Estelle Axton received the Trustee Award and Stax legends Booker T. and the M.G.'s received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Washington, DC -- Israel Hernandez, U.S. Assistant Secretary and Director General of the Trade Promotion and Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will speak at a small business workshop on Monday, June 4 hosted by the district office of Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) in cooperation with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Southwest Tennessee Community College. The workshop, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Macon Cove campus, 5983 Macon Cove.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to quote Jackson Browne's "Lives in the Balance," a song written quite a few years ago but most appropriate for today.
Washington, DC -- Earlier today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, questioned Monica Goodling about her role in the U.S. Attorney firings and in Justice Department hiring practices. Ms. Goodling, the former Director of Public Affairs for the United States Department of Justice, read prepared remarks and denied any direct involvement in the U.S. Attorney Firings.
(Video of Congressman Cohen's exchange with Ms. Goodling can be found by clicking HERE.)
Washington, DC -- The Memphis district office of Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), in cooperation with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Southwest Tennessee Community College, will host a one-day workshop for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 4 at Southwest Tennessee Community College, Macon Cove campus, 5983 Macon Cove, located south of Interstate 40 and Sycamore View.