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112th Congress

March 2, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Steve Cohen speaks on the House floor about the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011.
March 2, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was recognized by the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for having a perfect voting record on the group’s Continuing Resolution Special Edition National Environmental Scorecard. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee delegation to receive a perfect score.

March 2, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the University of Memphis $584,315 for biological research related to deafness and communicative disorders. The federal funds will be distributed through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The University of Memphis received a similar award of $292,294 on February 14 from HHS.

March 1, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) spoke on the House floor today about how the budget offered by the GOP jeopardizes the health, safety and well-being of millions of Americans -- including our children and seniors -- by drastically cutting programs that protect our air, water and food quality. Click here to see the Congressman’s remarks.

March 1, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Steve Cohen spoke on the House floor about how the GOP proposed budget harms our country's fiscal and physical health.
March 1, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Steve Cohen speaks on the House floor about the end of Black History Month and the life and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall.
February 22, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $240,059 for cancer cause and prevention research.

February 22, 2011
Media Appearances


Congressman Cohen discusses his Equal Employment for All Act on Fox News.
February 18, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) was recognized by the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for having a near perfect voting record on national environmental issues in 2010. The Congressman was one of three Tennessee Representatives to score a 90 percent or above.

Issues:Environment
February 18, 2011
Floor Statements


Congressman Cohen speaks on the House floor about how important it is to provide federal funding for Planned Parenthood.