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February 8, 2007

Washington, DC -- This week Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) joined Congressman Peter Welch (at large Vermont) and 19 other newly elected Representatives in sending a letter to President Bush urging the adoption of the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group (ISG.)

February 6, 2007

Washington, DC -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act, sponsored by Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon. The legislation will help law enforcement locate and shut down methamphetamine labs and supports essential research to determine the best way to clean up old labs and eliminate the chemicals that can harm the environment and lead to significant health problems.

Issues:Health Care
January 28, 2007
Floor Statements

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Mr. Speaker, this weekend tens or hundreds of thousands of Americans came to Washington to protest the war. It was reminiscent of Vietnam, as so much of this war is reminiscent of Vietnam.

January 24, 2007

Memphis, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will cut the ribbon for the opening of the exhibit INSIDE AFRICA at the Pink Palace in Memphis tonight at 6:15 p.m. INSIDE AFRICA explores the many facets of Africa – its peoples, its lands, its rich cultural history and its stories – and provides a bridge to contemporary American life.

January 24, 2007

Memphis, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will tour the Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Center on Friday, January 26, 2007, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CST.

Congressman Cohen will meet with Director and CEO, Mrs. Patricia O. Pittman, and then will be escorted through the facility by Director Pittman so that he may meet with Veterans and staff.

The Congressman will enter the property at Bed Tower entrance located at Pauline and Jefferson Avenue.

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January 16, 2007
Floor Statements

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January 11, 2007
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Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I stand as a co-sponsor of this bill that is sponsored by Chairman Dingell, Chairman Rangel and others.

One of the major issues I heard during my campaign from seniors was how much it cost them to buy drugs and how it is essential for their life and well being.

January 11, 2007

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.