Children and Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was awarded two federal grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) worth more than $3.2 million for research.
“St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of the best research hospitals in the country,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will help ensure St. Jude continues to provide our children with the best care possible.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved legislation Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) authored to combat infant mortality. The NEWBORN Act would address the growing problem of infant mortality through a national pilot program to promote pre-natal care, community outreach and youth education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has awarded Tennessee $67.8 million to help low achieving schools improve. The funds were made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which the Congressman supported.
“Our children deserve the best education possible,” said Congressman Cohen. “We live in a rapidly changing, highly competitive world. These new federal funds will give our schools the tools they need to help our children succeed.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was awarded $435,000 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The new federal funding will help finance continued research into the effects of molecular control of TCR signaling and function on the immune system.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) today announced the Memphis Housing Authority has received $2,484,384 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for replacement and relocation assistance for Cleaborn Homes – a public housing development.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was awarded more than $400,000 for cancer treatment research by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
“St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been a pioneer in providing its patients with high quality care for years,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will enable the Hospital to continue to invest in forward-thinking cancer research that benefits our children.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that St. Jude’s Children Hospital has been awarded two federal research grants worth more than $680,000 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and the National Cancer Institute.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been awarded $500,000 from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) for a Pre-clinical PET Imaging System to track the effectiveness of treatment in patients.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently authored legislation to recognize the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month – observed every September.
“By helping St. Jude with funding for research, we help save children’s lives,” said Congressman Cohen. “This funding will give doctors, researchers and scientists the tools they need to help children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.”