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Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 162, which recognizes the contributions of Negro Baseball Leagues.
Washington, DC -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 162 which honors Negro baseball Leagues and their players. Congressman Steve Cohen, sponsor of the resolution, stated, "It is only proper to recognize those who contributed so much to the sport but who were not permitted to play in the major leagues because of racial discrimination.
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Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, today I am going to introduce a bill to call on the United States Government to apologize for the history in this country of having a slave system and for Jim Crow laws that went on for a hundred additional years.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will appear on The Colbert Report Thursday evening, March 1 at 10:30 p.m. Central Time on Comedy Central.
Congressman Cohen taped the "interview" with Stephen Colbert earlier in February. The Colbert Report is a parody of ultra conservative talk shows, such as The O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly on Fox News Channel.
Memphis, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will speak at the Second Congregational United Church of Christ on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. as part of LeMoyne-Owen College’s Black History Month event “Bridging the Gap Between Government and Community. At the event Congressman Cohen will be recognized for his contribution to the community and to LeMoyne-Owen College.
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Madam Speaker, the great poet, Maya Angelou said, ``When I knew better, I did better.''
I am a member of the Progressive Caucus, proudly so, because I believe that we must always strive to do better to truly make progress.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Civil Rights Museum at 450 Mulberry Street in Memphis. Congressman Cohen will be joined by special guest Congressman John Conyers, Jr., Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Mr. Speaker, you like I am a freshman in this body and today we will begin the debate on one of the most important topics that this Congress has debated and that is America's involvement in the Middle East and Iraq and eventually in Afghanistan in dealing with the whole terrorist situation.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce a resolution honoring Stax Records.
Soul music is a uniquely American art form that has enriched the Nation's cultural life. Indeed, its profound influences over popular music continues to be heard on today's music.
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.)