"Congressman Steve Cohen is a leader in promoting civil rights and opportunity of all Americans, and he brings this same passion to the promotion of human rights and democracy around the world."
-Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
Memphis Education Association President and former Shelby County Election Commission member Yvonne Acey has announced her support of Congressman Steve Cohen in his re-election bid for the 9th Congressional District seat in the House of Representatives. Mrs. Acey introduced Cohen at the recent Africa In April event. She thanked him for his support of Africa [...]
Defenders of Wildlife has issued its annual Conservation Report Card, and Congressman Cohen received a 100% score for his voting record. The report card graded all members of Congress on issues dealing with the environment and the preservation of endangered species. “I’ve always believed that it is the responsibility of every one of us to [...]
At the request of Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, Congressman Steve Cohen addressed the Anti-Defamation League this morning at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. “This is the 2nd time Sen. Obama has asked me to speak on his behalf, “Congressman Cohen told the crowd of 500. “The first being when I spoke for [...]
In an interview on WDIA radio simulcast on CNN on the 40th anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,, Congressman John Conyers, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus, endorsed Steve Cohen for re-election as Representative for Tennessee’s 9th District. Asked by WDIA’s Novella Smith [...]
The NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC has read Congressman Steve Cohen’s questionnaire and given him a “fully pro-choice” rating. The completion of the questionnaire is the first step in obtaining support and an endorsement from NARAL. “NARAL Pro-Choice America works closely with pro-choice members of Congress to defend a woman’s right to safe, legal abortion services. [...]
