September, 2010

Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

September 27th, 2010

The Humane Society Legislative Fund has announced its endorsement of Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. “We are grateful for your support on humane issues, and for your work to create a more humane society,” Humane Society Legislative Fund Executive Director Sara J. Amundson wrote. “The Humane Society Legislative Fund looks [...]

Congressman Cohen’s NEWBORN Act Passes the House

September 22nd, 2010

The House of Representatives has approved legislation Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) authored to combat infant mortality.  The NEWBORN Act would address the growing problem of infant mortality through a national pilot program to promote pre-natal care, community outreach and youth education. “Memphis has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country,” said Congressman [...]

Congressman Steve Cohen’s Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010 Passes Subcommittee

September 15th, 2010

The Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010 (H.R. 5043), authored by Congressman Steve Cohen, passed in the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.The bill will restore fairness in student lending by treating privately issued student loans in bankruptcy the same as other types of unsecured debt. “People who seek higher education to better [...]

National Association of Social Workers Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

September 13th, 2010

The National Association of Social Workers has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to Congress in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. Mary McCarthy, Ph.D, Chair of National Association of Social Workers Political Action for Candidate Election wrote “NASW’s membership of nearly 150,000 professional social workers, including our Tennessee chapter, join me in extending support for your [...]