Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s September employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in September -- the 31st straight month of private sector job growth -- and saw unemployment fall to 7.8 percent:

MEMPHIS, TN -- This week, the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan children’s advocacy group, recognized 100 Members of Congress including Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) for leadership on issues important to children during the 112th Congress (2011-2012).

“Lots of politicians talk about kids’ issues, but few back it up,” said Bruce Lesley, president of the Campaign for Children. “Champions and Defenders delivered for kids.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today joined with the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus to host a Congressional Briefing entitled “Employment Credit Checks: Unwarranted Barrier to Employment.” The briefing featured a diverse panel that discussed the adverse impact pre-employment credit screenings are having on minorities, women, and the unemployed, and the need for legislation to curb the use of such screenings by employers.

MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded The Works, Inc. of Memphis $788,673 in new federal funds for community services and community economic development.

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Tennessee $3,722,177 in new federal funds to replace the Memphis Airways Bridge over Nonconnah Creek at the same location as a result of bridge scour and erosion.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded a grant worth $766,747 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) for cancer research. Specifically, the project will focus on the predictors of smokeless tobacco use in the United States military.

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Memphis International Airport and U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District) today announced the awarding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a $31.8 million grant to be used for runway safety, pavement and security projects at Memphis International Airport.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Memphian V. Lynn Evans, CPA, has been nominated to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by President Obama pending U.S. Senate approval. Congressman Cohen recommended Evans to the President for consideration. If confirmed by the Senate, Evans will fill the position on the TVA Board currently held by Bishop William Graves who has reached the end of his second term on the Board.