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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today offered an amendment to the FY 2013 Defense Department Appropriations bill to increase funding for Defense Health Programs by $235 million and decrease the Department of Defense budget by more than $260 million. Under the Cohen proposal, funds would be diverted from the Cruiser Ship program to health care programs like cancer research. The Cohen Amendment will be voted on by the House either later tonight or tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that representatives from Bank of America will be at the Hilton in Memphis, Tennessee for a Mobile Tour on July 23 and July 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to provide local customers with the opportunity to meet with specialists who can provide counsel, review files, and review options for loan modifications and other alternatives to foreclosures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded nearly $100 million in grants to help approximately 42,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. The grants are going to 151 community agencies in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
MEMPHIS, TN – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) welcomed David Hinson, Director of the federal Minority Business Development Agency to Memphis for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Tennessee’s first ever Minority Development Business Center, located in downtown Memphis. Joining Congressman Cohen in welcoming Director Hinson was Luke Yancey, President & CEO of The MMBC Continuum and Beverly Goines, the executive director of the new center.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Judge John Fowlkes to serve as District Court Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. Congressman Cohen recommended Judge Fowlkes to President Obama.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on the City Council’s vote to approve ‘financial hardship’ waivers for local motorists struggling with vehicle emissions inspections.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region (PPGMR) has received $395,000 for the Title X Family Planning Services Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Grants Management.
MEMPHIS, TN – In advance of Wednesday’s observance of the Fourth of July, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) released the following statement:
“Tomorrow we celebrate America’s independence. On July 4, 1776, our forefathers declared our independence from Great Britain and began a journey that led to the many freedoms and opportunities we enjoy today. America is like no other place in the world. We are a role model for many countries thanks to the magnificence of our Constitution and the workings and accomplishments of our government.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced Le Bonheur Community Health and Well-Being will receive $902,653 in new federal funds for the Changing High-risk Asthma in Memphis Through Partnership (CHAMP) program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Acquisitions and Grants Management.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Legislative language Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) authored to spur development of the Memphis aerotropolis transportation system was included in the bipartisan agreement to continue funding for our nation’s highway projects. The bipartisan $109 billion transportation bill funds construction for highways, bridges and other transportation projects for the next two years.