Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Steve Cohen [D, TN-9]

Parties continue as lobbyists find exceptions to law

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

First-term Democrats, who were swept into Congress in the 2006 elections on a campaign against Republican lobbying-related ...

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Controller duties to change at airport; Union members object

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to move ahead with staffing changes at the Memphis International Airport tower and its radar approach facility, despite union objections. National Air Traffic Controllers Association officials said Friday the

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Steve Cohen: Lawmaker-turned-lounge singer

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Rep. Steve Cohen (D), the 59-year-old single lawmaker from Memphis, Tenn., knows music is a great way to win a woman’s heart. Cohen was spotted at the posh Brown Palace Hotel serenading an attractive woman next to the lobby’s grand piano. Most guests

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Controller duties to change at airport; Union members object

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Burr headed to Minnesota to prepare GOP platform

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr is off to Minnesota to help prepare the Republican party's platform. Burr is co-chairman of the GOP's Platform Committee. It meets every four years to adopt a platform that outlines the principles and

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Convicted N.C. lawmaker headed back to court

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

State Rep. Thomas Wright, D-New Hanover, listens to discussion of his criminal fraud case during a pretrial hearing on Feb. 25, 2008. RALEIGH, N.C. — Convicted felon and former Rep. Thomas Wright is going back to court. Wright is expected to return to

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Jeremy Burnside

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

In a recent Gazette commentary, WV CALA executive Steve Cohen said, "a few greedy personal-injury lawyers suck more than a billion dollars from the state's ...

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King speech to Obama speech: A dream realized?

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

(Interestingly, Steve Cohen, a white Democrat with extensive civil rights credentials who succeeded Ford in a majority-black Memphis House district, ...

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High Infant Mortality Rate in Memphis

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Congressman Steve Cohen is also speaking out on the infant mortality issue. Cohen says last year he hosted a Capitol Hill briefing, bringing along doctors ...

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Coffee Break - Airport Receives $5.4 Million FAA Grant for ...

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, announced a $5.4million Federal Aviation Administration grant to fund improvements at Memphis International Airport. ...

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Airport Stays 'Memphis International' -- Officials Nix Request to ...

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

By Wayne Risher The Airport Authority torpedoed US Rep. Steve Cohen's request to rename Memphis International Airport for Stax legend Isaac Hayes. ...

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Memphis airport not ready to be renamed for Hayes

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Officials of Memphis International Airport say they probably won't change the airport's name to honor the late singer Isaac Hayes. During a memorial service for Hayes on Monday, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen publicly suggested changing the

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New Dad Martin Taking Break To Bond With Babies

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Is he going to start his own Menudo army? Ricky Martin is now the father of twin boys. The Latin superstar had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to a statement from his representatives. "The

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ISAAC HAYES AIRPORT? NOT SO FAST: Congressman floated idea during memorial; Memphis officials say it's unlikely.

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

*A congressman had his hopes up too high when suggesting at Isaac Hayes' memorial service Monday that Memphis International Airport could be changed to honor the late soul musician. Wild applause from the gathered mourners followed the

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Ricky Martin a father of twin boys

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days The 36-year-old Latin superstar had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to a statement from his representatives. "The children,

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Janet Jackson reveals lingerie collection

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Janet Jackson has long been a trendsetter, so it's no surprise the singer, songwriter and actress is adding designer to her résumé. Jackson's Pleasure Principle line of lingerie will hit mass retailers in November. After making its debut in the United

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Naming airport for Hayes gets shaft

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

MEMPHIS - Airport officials dig the monumental contributions Isaac Hayes made to Memphis music, but they reacted coolly to putting his name on Memphis International Airport. Responding Tuesday to U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen's suggestion, Airport Authority

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MEMPHIS AIRPORT NOT READY TO BE RENAMED FOR HAYES

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Officials of Memphis International Airport say they probably won't change the airport's name to honor the late singer Isaac Hayes. During a memorial service for Hayes on Monday, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen publicly suggested changing the name of the airport.

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08-21-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Wild applause from the gathered mourners followed the suggestion by US Rep. Steve Cohen, but airport officials said a name change is unlikely. ...

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Shut Yo Mouth! Isaac Hayes to Be Honored with Airport

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Coolest airport ever: A Tennessee representative has put forth the proposal to remember musician Isaac Hayes by naming Memphis-Shelby County International ...

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