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U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) nominated the Memphis Public Library for the award. He said, “I take immense pride in the recognition of our own Memphis Public Library & Information Center for their outstanding service to the City of Memphis by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS ought to be commended for awarding their distinguished National Medal to our library system, and I offer my sincerest congratulations to the hardworking and dedicated staff of the Memphis Public Libraries. This honor is long overdue."
On November 5, 2007, the Reverend Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, son of Memphis, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. President Bush presented the award to Dr. Hooks at a ceremony at the White House.
“We need to have a contempt charge brought,” said CongressmanCohen on the floor of the House. “We need to have them be punished for theircontempt for this Congress, which is, in essence, contempt of the Americanpeople and contempt of the Constitution, and of all things good that theAmerican people stand for.”
On October 31, 2007, Congressman Steve Cohen reasserted his support for bringing contempt charges against Harriet Miers and Karl Rove for dismissing Congressional subpoenas to appear before the Judiciary Committee.
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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.”