Sierra Club

State Dept. to Investigate Keystone XL Permitting Process Because of Request from Rep. Steve Cohen, 13 Other Members of Congress

November 9th, 2011

The State Department has announced that it plans to launch an investigation into the permit process used to grant Transcanada the right to build the Keystone XL Pipeline because of a request made by Rep. Steve Cohen and thirteen other members of Congress. Transcanada planned to build the pipeline from Canada to Texas, stretching across [...]

Coalition of Environmental Groups thanks Congressman Cohen

June 23rd, 2011

A coalition of environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth, League of Conservation Voters, and the National Wildlife Federation has written Congressman Steve Cohen to thank him for his work opposing the Keystone XL Pipeline. Click here to read their thank you letter to Congressman Cohen!

Sierra Club Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

May 7th, 2010

The Sierra Club has issued its 2010 Endorsements List, and their choice for Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional seat is Congressman Steve Cohen. Congressman Cohen has long enjoyed the support of the Sierra Club, having won their endorsement in 2008 and once making the “Green List” for having the most environmentally friendly voting record in the [...]