"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
The Alliance for Retired Americans has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Seat. “Your positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older Americans,” says the endorsement letter signed by ARA President George J. Kourpias. “Your leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security privatization and [...]
The November 2008 issue of Esquire makes an endorsement in all 482 races across the nation. In Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional race, they endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election. Excerpt: “Cohen now has the chance to break from the tired black-versus-white dynamic of politics past— For good.” Pick up the latest issue of Esquire to [...]
Congressman Steve Cohen was presented the “Most Outstanding Politican” award at the 13th annual Stone Awards event at the New Daisy Theatre on October 11th. The Stone Awards is a local organization honoring local leaders in business, government, entertainment and the arts. Visitors to the Stone Awards website vote online. On the same evening, Congressman [...]
The Commercial Appeal has issued its endorsements for the general election season, and it has once again endorses Congressman Steve Cohen. Excerpt: U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 9: Incumbent Rep. STEVE COHEN won the August Democratic primary in impressive fashion, getting nearly 80 percent of the vote in dispensing with challengers Nikki Tinker and Joe Towns. The [...]
People for the American Way has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Seat. Television producer Norman Lear founded the group in 1981 as a means of countering the influence of social conservatism, and has grown to included rapid response to events and widespread volunteer mobilization.
Congressman Steve Cohen published an article at the Huffington Post website urging action on his legislation increasing the amount of money insurable under the FDIC. Excerpt: On Monday, September 22, 2008, I introduced H. R. 6986, the Individual Depositor and Community Bank Protection Act of 2008 in the House of Representatives which would raise the [...]
