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Washington, DC-- Congressman Steve Cohen completed his first full week on Capitol Hill, casting affirmative votes to raise the minimum wage as well as for implementation of the 9/11 commission recommendations, advancement of stem cell research, and legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs for every American senior. Congressman Cohen voted last week for the ethics reform package.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlelady from Colorado for her efforts on this issue which are so important to America.
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Mr. Speaker, on November 7, the voice of the American people rang out clearly across this land: Our country is out of balance. The few have prospered while many have languished.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, January 8, was the 72nd anniversary of the birth of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Elvis was a Memphian, a U.S. Army veteran, and an ambassador of goodwill throughout the world through his music and movies.
Washington, DC -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering Committee approved second committee assignments for freshmen Members. Freshman Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) was appointed to the Transportation Committee. Congressman Cohen stated, “This appointment is vital for District 9 which is one of the nation’s top transportation and distribution hubs, a great aerotropolis which serves the nation and world.
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Mr. Speaker, as Democrats take control of Congress this week, the American people are going to see some stark differences in how we run this institution compared to the way it has been run for the last 6 years.