Internet Gambling Bill HR 2046 Gets 39th Co-Sponsor in Rep. Cohen

Rep. Steve Cohen [TN-9], representing Memphis/Shelby County of Tennessee, has signed on today to co-sponsor Congressman Barney Frank's Bill H.R. 2046 to become the 39th co-sponsor. Bill HR 2046 is also known as the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act or the IGREA.

Congressman Cohen has served in public office at various levels since 1977, he has received a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and Juris Doctorate at the University of Memphis

The good congressman currently serves on the House Judiciary subcommittees: 'Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property', 'Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties', and Commercial and Administrative Law.' He also serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees on: 'Aviation', 'Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management', as well as 'Highways and Transit'. He is also a member of 19 caucus' in the 110th congress

As a member of the Judiciary, one of Rep. Cohen's tasks is to ensure that our civil rights and civil liberties are protected. Congressman Cohen is also a supporter of the veto override of the S-chip program to give important health care to the nations children in need.

This endorsement is important for many reasons, the most obvious is that the total including Barney Frank, now stands at 40 supporters in the House for the IGREA (HR 2046), but more importantly, Congressman Cohen is known throughout his career for standing up and speaking out for the people who elected him, and not the special interests. Rep. Cohen is regarded as the father of the Tennessee Lottery, which, since 2004 has raised more than $800 million for students continuing their education at the college level.

Congressman Cohen is well known for his rigorous service and his continuing fight for those who do not have the power bestowed by wealth and advantage.

A note of thanks, or a phone call showing support, is being requested to give the congressman. His phone number in Washington is 202-225-3265, his fax number is 202-225-5663, and you can write to him at 1004 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. Writing to his Memphis office will get to him quicker. That address is 167 North Main St. Suite 369, Memphis, Tn. 38103.

October 18, 2007
Posted By Susan Torres
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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