Steve Cohen

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Steven Cohen is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 9th district of Tennessee.

Background

Congressman Steve Cohen is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, he was stricken with polio, but through hard work, he was able to beat this debilitating disease. ^[1]

Education

• B.A. Vanderbilt University 1971
• J.D. University of Memphis School of Law 1973 ^[2]

Career

Cohen established legal practice in 1978 after serving as a legal advisor for the Memphis Police Department.^[3]

Tennessee State Senate

During his 24 years in the Tennessee State Senate, Congressman Cohen amassed a strong record of passionate, honest and unselfish service. He consistently spurned special interests to stand up for the people’s interests. On issues ranging from women's rights to animal welfare, Congressman Cohen was a relentless advocate in the Tennessee State Senate even in the face of overwhelming opposition. Before he was elected to Congress, he became known throughout the state as the “Father of the Tennessee Lottery,” after leading the referendum effort that instituted arguably the most successful education initiative in Tennessee history. ^[4]

Congress

Upon election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, Congressman Cohen immediately distinguished himself on the Hill for his "thoughtful legislation and quick wit". His pointed questioning of Bush Administration officials like Alberto Gonzalez, David Addington, Monica Goodling and Michael Mukasey in the highly influential Judiciary Committee quickly earned Congressman Cohen the reputation as a champion of government accountability and a fierce interrogator. Speaker Nancy Pelosi even referred to him as the “conscience of the freshman class” in 2008. In August of 2008, he was instrumental in passing H.Res.194, a House resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans. ^[5]

Congressional Progressive Caucus

As of February 20 2009 Steve Cohen was listed as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.^[6]

Planned Parenthood

Cohen received $1225 in lobbying funds from Planned Parenthood in 2008.

Staff

The following have worked as staff members for Steve Cohen:^[7]

External links

• Cohen's website with the House of Representatives

References