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The Congressional Black Caucus Contributes to Congressman Steve Cohen’s Re-Election Campaign

July 26th, 2010

The Congressional Black Caucus has contributed to Congressman Steve Cohen’s Re-Election Campaign Fund. The Commercial Appeal: Incumbent 9th District Congressman Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., received a $5,000 contribution today from the Congressional Black Caucus political action committee. “You have been selected to receive this contribution because of your commitment to the CBC PAC’s goals,” Meeks wrote. [...]

League of Conservation Voters Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

July 20th, 2010

The League of Conservation Voters has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen in Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Democratic Primary. “Steve Cohen has been an invaluable leader in championing clean energy jobs and protecting our natural treasures,” said LCV President Gene Karpinski. “We are proud to endorse Congressman Cohen for re-election because his record proves he knows that [...]

Washington Post: To Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Steve Cohen remains an admired outsider

July 20th, 2010

The Washington Post has published an article about Congressman Steve Cohen and Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Primary. Excerpt: Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) arrived on Capitol Hill three years ago ready to join the Congressional Black Caucus. His logic was simple: More than 60 percent of the people in his Memphis-based congressional district are black. So [...]

Early Voting with Congressman Steve Cohen

July 17th, 2010

Surrounded by supporters, Congressman Steve Cohen cast his vote at the Shelby County Election Commission this morning. Cast your vote today! July 16-17, the Shelby County Election Commission is the only location. All other locations are open starting July 19th. Scroll down for locations and times. [album: http://www.cohenforcongress.com/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/scvote/] Weekdays, July 19, 2010 through July 30, [...]

President Barack Obama Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

July 13th, 2010

“Congressman Cohen is a proven leader in the United States Congress and a strong voice for Tennessee. Together, we passed historic health care reform and together we’re continuing the fight to renew our economy and bring jobs back to the American people. I am proud to stand with Steve and support his re-election to Congress. [...]

Congressman Steve Cohen Tours The Jacob’s Ladder Beltline Development Center

July 8th, 2010

Congressman Steve Cohen toured the Beltline area of the Jacob’s Ladder Community Development Center Corporation project. He visited the Jacob’s Ladder teen center, community garden, and domestic abuse/ transition shelter. [album: http://www.cohenforcongress.com/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/ladder/]

Congressman Steve Cohen at The White House Congressional Picnic

June 9th, 2010

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Congressman Steve Cohens Student Loan Debt Bill Featured in The New York Times

June 5th, 2010

Congressman Steve Cohen has introduced a bill to make student loan debt dischargeable under bankruptcy law, and his work was featured in The New York Times. Excerpt: If you run up big credit card bills buying a new home theater system and can’t pay it off after a few years, bankruptcy judges can get rid [...]

Congressman Steve Cohen Takes Part in “Orange Mound Cleanup”

May 22nd, 2010

Congressman Steve Cohen and Cohen for Congress volunteers and interns joined with the Orange Mound Civic Organization and Clean Memphis for the Orange Mound Cleanup. Congressman Cohen, Democratic Shelby County Sheriff Candidate Randy Wade, several ministers, businesses, volunteers, the Community Enhancement Ground Crew, the Orange Mound Development Corporation, and Airways Lamar Business Association to comb [...]