In Teletown Hall Meeting, Cohen Talks to More Than 14,000 Ninth District Constituents

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) hosted a telephone town hall this afternoon to answer his constituents’ questions about the issues facing the Ninth District and the nation. During the telephone town hall meeting, the Congressman discussed a wide variety of issues including his efforts to raise the minimum wage, this morning’s visit of Russian human rights activists Pussy Riot to the U.S. Capitol, the confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Sheri Lipman—Congressman Cohen’s recommendation to the President—as a new Federal Judge, and the Congressman’s new legislation to help reformed ex-offenders re-enter the workforce.

“These town hall meetings offer Memphians and all citizens of the Ninth District yet another way to speak directly with me and share what’s important to them,” said Congressman Cohen. “I appreciated having this opportunity to listen to the Ninth District’s perspective on the issues facing our city and enjoyed discussing my work and legislation with more than 14,000 Memphians. Hearing the perspective, opinions and ideas of my constituents helps me best represent the Ninth District in Congress.”

The Telephone Town Hall meeting began at 1:00PM CT and lasted approximately one hour. More than 14,000 Ninth District constituents participated in the call and many asked questions about the minimum wage and the Congressman’s efforts to reduce recidivism rates by helping rehabilitated ex-offenders find jobs. Since being elected to the House of Representatives in 2006, Congressman Cohen has hosted dozens of town hall meetings in his Congressional district and via telephone from Washington, D.C.