Feb 25, 2013
I look forward to what I hope and know will be a productive working relationship in the 113th Congress.
Steve Cohen
The Public Record
Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.
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Feb 25, 2013
It is not just Memphis. It was St. Louis with TWA, it was Cincinnati, it has been Pittsburgh, lots of hub cities who put a lot of investment in their airports, suffered because of mergers.
Feb 25, 2013
I understand why labor supports this proposed merger. Employees of both carriers are poised to get a better deal than they would otherwise.
Feb 14, 2013
I join in concern about our budget. Advancements to health would be cut in a major way. When I was a child, I had polio, and it has effects on people who have polio in later years. But because of the Federal Government's investment in…
Feb 12, 2013
Mr. Speaker, today is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Unfortunately, not many Americans probably know that; but February 12 used to be a date that people remembered. Now it's just Presidents Day, a weak invocation. An award-winning movie…
Feb 5, 2013
Memphis, Tennessee, has an iconic restaurant known worldwide, the Rendezvous. And it's iconic because it's got great ribs, many artifacts about the mid-South, but also a great wait staff that makes everybody feel at home. One of those…
Jan 15, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the House just finished the reading of the Constitution. And that's fine. It's a majestic document, greatest of its kind, and it's never bad to read it. It's one thing to read it and it's another thing to really understand it…
Jan 15, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I just want to join in congratulating the University of Louisville on their success. The University of Louisville has long been a rival of the University of Memphis. But this past year or so, the Louisville basketball coach…
Jan 1, 2013
We've heard from a colleague of mine on the Democratic side who sounds like he's not going to vote for this bill, and we've heard it from a couple of folks on the other side. Well, I'm going to vote for it, not because I think it's all the…
Jan 1, 2013
I appreciate the moment. This has been a very interesting couple of days, ones that I would normally have spent with friends in Memphis, drinking champagne and looking forward to the new year. It's been an honor serving with you, Mr…
Dec 20, 2012
Thank you, and I appreciate the time and the opportunity to speak on this measure. I'm concerned about the fiscal cliff. And it's important. President Obama has tried to work with the opposition party and has gone from what he was elected…
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