Rep. Mark Cohen: Looking Toward the Democratic Convention

July 20, 2016 by Ken Myers 3 Comments

Rep. Mark Cohen

Looking ahead to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) next week in Philadelphia, we interviewed Rep. Mark Cohen, a delegate and a high political official. Cohen is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from District 202 in Philadelphia. Having served in the House for 43 years, he holds the record for longest-serving state House member in Pennsylvania history. He also holds important positions, including chair of the vital House State Government Committee. [Read more…]

PA House Votes to Fight BDS, Extend Local Iran Sanctions

July 19, 2016 by Ken Myers 1 Comment

Pennsylvania legislation prevents public employee pension funds from investing in Iran. With the president’s rollback of federal sanctions in connection with the Iran nuclear weapons agreement, state legislators are taking steps to extend the state ban. [Read more…]

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Rep. Mark Cohen: Looking Toward the Democratic Convention

PA House Votes to Fight BDS, Extend Local Iran Sanctions