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Rep. Steve Cohen
Democrat • 9th District, Tennessee • 2nd Term • Sworn In 2007
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Silence: 'To hell with all the bloggers'
Shooting the messenger is an age-old tradition among some politcos, but in recent years it has taken on a 21st century twist. The latest to employ the online rope-a-dope is former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, who is running against U.S. Rep. Steve
Influential pop-soul singer Alex Chilton dies
...creative director, Brent Gulke. Sadness over Mr. Chilton's passing was felt all the way to Capitol Hill, where Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis said in the House: "He did it his own way, independent, iconoclastic, innovative. ... He is the embodiment of Mem
'60s pop star, indie icon Alex Chilton dies
Alex Chilton, the singer and guitarist who had a No. 1 hit as a gravel-voiced teen with The Letter and went on to influence a generation of musicians through his work with Big Star, died Wednesday in New Orleans. He was 59. The Memphis, Tenn., native
Musician Alex Chilton remembered as independent spirit
...at the South by Southwest festival in Austin. As speeches in Congress go, this one was remarkably brief — and poignant. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., took to the floor Thursday morning to offer a statement on the passing of rock musician and singer Alex
Alex Chilton Tribute Set For Saturday At SXSW Festival
Members of R.E.M., X and She & Him will join the surviving members of Big Star to pay tribute to late frontman Alex Chilton at the South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. The gig, which Chilton was supposed to play
Alex Chilton's death is felt in Memphis -- and on Capitol Hill
CONGRESSIONAL MUSIC: Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), below, honored the Box Tops' Alex Chilton, center at left, who was influential in the Memphis music scene but not widely known in the annals of pop music. (Britney Mcintosh/commercial Appeal Via
Health Care Bill DETAILS: Vote Coming Soon, Follow Health Care Debate LIVE
The final health care bill details are out and a full House vote is coming soon. The CBO also found that the bill would extend Medicare's solvency by at least 9 years and it would extend coverage to 32 million additional people. Follow the health care
Alex Chilton: Congressman Mourns Alex Chilton On House Floor
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) spent two minutes on the floor of the House of Representatives to mourn the death of Alex Chilton, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the iconic powerpop band Big Star, whom he called "a friend of mine and a great
Alex Chilton remembered on the floor of Congress
...the action may be on healthcare in Congress right now, but Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) just gave a truly moving tribute to Big Star's Alex Chilton on the House floor today. It's brief, earnest and disarmingly sweet -- just like a Big Star song. (Hat ti
Alex Chilton Commemorated By Rep. Steve Cohen (VIDEO)
...being approved your comment will appear directly underneath the comment you replied to .: Really pleased to learn about Representative Cohen's tribute to Alex Chilton. He seemed genuinely moved by Alex's passing, and his words were respectful and dig
Gabrielle Cusumano: Bachmann Rips Media for Not Covering Deem and Pass
Washington Post has had several articles on Pelosi's attempt to destroy democracy. One of them garnered more than 5000 comments. There's a lot more interest in this "process" than the Democrats imagined. One analyst who did a running analysis said 90%
Is credit check pertinent to job?
...could be relevant to the job - if the person is applying to work in a bank, for example, or an accounts-payable office. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill last summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even though
Miss. to use Medicaid funds to pay The Med
...Mississippi residents. The Commercial Appeal reports Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen about the decision in a letter on Thursday. As a regional trauma center on the border of three states, The Med receives
States may ban credit checks on some job applicants
...to the job — for example, if the person is applying to work in a bank or an accounts-payable office. On a national level, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill last summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even tho
ADAO Praises U.S. House of Representatives for Introduction of HR 1138 that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week” ..
2010-03-09 00:36:05 - dangers of asbestos exposure.” Additional cosponsors and key supporters include: Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ -07), Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA -23), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI -04) and Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH -13). “We are
ADAO Praises U.S. House of Representatives for Introduction of HR 1138 that Establishes "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the leading organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today applauds Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN - 09) and cosponsors for introducing a resolution
Bill would honor Isaac Hayes with section of I-40
...unconscious at his Memphis residence, apparently the result of a stroke. During his memorial service, Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said the city of Memphis should consider renaming Memphis International Airport in honor of Hayes. Cohen, who re
Briefing to be hosted on the need for stronger consumer protections against the use of asbestos
...Steve Cohen (TN-9) will host a briefing tomorrow featuring the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization on the need for stronger consumer protections against the use of asbestos. As part of the briefing, Congressman Cohen will unveil a resolution to des
Credit checks on new hires stir debate
...positions. The laws contain exceptions in cases where such information could be relevant to the job. On a national level, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill in the summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even tho
Cohen bill would commit $5 billion to jobs training, $5 billion to public works
...used for job training and public works projects in cities with long-term, double-digit unemployment under a bill U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., filed this afternoon. The bill, titled the Jobs for Urban Sustainability Act, would commit $5 billion to job
Cohen’s show pulled from library channel
...— U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s show on the Memphis Public Library channel has been temporarily pulled. The Commercial Appeal reported Tuesday that the Tennessee Democrat’s office was told by the general manager for WYPL-TV that the public affairs broad
Credit checks on job applicants up
...calls what happened to Becker discrimination based on credit history and said his bill would ban it. On a national level, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill last summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even thoug
States may ban credit checks on job applicants
...to the job - for example, if the person is applying to work in a bank or an accounts-payable office. On a national level, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill last summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even thoug
States might ban credit checks for jobs
...to the job — for example, if the person is applying to work in a bank or an accounts-payable office. On a national level, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill last summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even t
Resolution condemning Armenian genocide up for discussion; Rep. Steve Cohen opposes it
...-- A war of words over an episode in Turkish history is set to embroil U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., as the House Foreign Affairs Committee this week takes up a resolution condemning the 1915-1923 Armenian genocide. Cohen, a co-chairman of the Turkey
Herenton signals opposition to gay marriage, legalized pot
...prayers. Herenton is vying for the 9th Congressional district seat in the Aug. 5 Democratic primary against incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Memphis.) Herenton also made his case for proportional representation. Now, all 11 members of the Tennessee congres
Lawmakers might ban employer credit checks
...to the job - for example, if the person is applying to work in a bank or an accounts-payable office. On a national level, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a similar bill last summer in Congress, where it is still bottled up in committee. Even thoug
Who Is The Woman On The Desktop Background On Steve Cohen's Computers?
... Bloomberg got to tour Steve Cohen's SAC Capital office in Stamford, CT for their cover story this month. In their profile of the secretive hedge fund manager (who wouldn't comment for the article), there is a photo of a desk with the caption: "Cohen
Deadline today to file for Shelby County sheriff's race
...think I have some pretty good ideas that I want to put out there," said Wade, 61, now district director for U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis. He wants to maintain the jail's accreditation and reduce spending by holding only violent criminals at county j
Norfolk Southern (NSC) Intermodal Terminal Awarded $52.5M from TIGER Program
...from strong leadership in many areas, and we are especially grateful for the visionary support of Gov. Phil Bredesen and Rep. Steve Cohen. At the same time, we very much appreciate the efforts of Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, and Tennessee Trans
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