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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.”
Congressman Cohen Supports Veto Override of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Bill
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will host a Town Hall Meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 20 at LeMoyne-Owen College’s Alma C. Hanson Student Center, 807 Walker Avenue. Special guest will be Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-5).
Washington, DC – Today in the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) conducted a briefing on infant mortality, featuring medical professionals from across the country who gathered to discuss the problem of infant mortality in the United States.
Washington, D.C. – As recalls of toys and consumer products mount, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-09) backed a package of legislation to help ensure the products that our children use are completely safe and reliable and pledged to support additional efforts to ban lead from toys and other children’s products, protect consumers and strengthen the Consumer Product Safety Commission.