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As a fourth-generation Memphian, I have dedicated my life to public service in Memphis and Shelby County. My work has defined my life and affected the lives of people in Memphis, across Tennessee and now across America throughout my career in national, state and local politics.
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced a $907,000 grant to the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) to help prevent an estimated 160 local veterans and their families from falling homeless and to find housing for those that already have. Today’s grant funding is through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that a $371,875 research grant from the Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in downtown Memphis. The grant, which comes through the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, will be used to fund auto-inflammatory disease and host defense research.
“This funding will be used to continue important research at St. Jude, one of Memphis’s finest health care institutions,” said Congressman Cohen.
Dear Friend,
First of all, many of you know that this week has been difficult and trying for me personally. I wanted to take a moment at the beginning of my newsletter to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who have stood with me. I am energized by and appreciative of all the words of support and understanding that I have received from you. Thank you.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives attempted for the 38th time to undermine and repeal President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today insisted that Congress’ should be working to finalize a budget and create jobs instead of wasting time and taxpayer money on legislative proposals that are dead-on-arrival in the Senate. The legislation brought to the floor today by House Republicans would undermine access to affordable coverage for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions like cancer and diabetes.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) saluted both the Memphis and Shelby County Alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as the women’s organization celebrates its 100th anniversary this week. Video of the Congressman’s remarks is available here.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – After calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Saturday to fully consider hate crime or civil rights charges against George Zimmerman for his role in the killing of Trayvon Martin, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today praised the DOJ for announcing it will do just that. George Zimmerman was acquitted of state charges of second-degree murder late Saturday evening, despite not disputing that he killed the unarmed teenager.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., has been awarded $422,000 in funding to help prevent an estimated 100 local veterans and their families from falling homeless and find housing for those that already have. Today’s grant funding is through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program.
[MEMPHIS, TN] - Just hours after George Zimmerman, the undisputed killer of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, was acquitted of state charges of second degree murder, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced his intention to join the Congressional Black Caucus and others in calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to consider federal hate crime or other civil rights charges against Zimmerman.
Dear Friend,
I hope you and your loved ones had a happy Fourth of July weekend. This week, Congress returned to Washington and the House continued debate on the Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. Read on to learn what else I’ve been up to this week.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that two Memphis community health centers have been awarded a total of $433,073 in grant funding to help enroll uninsured residents in new health coverage options made available through President Obama’s health care reform law. Today’s grants are yet another step taken by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help make applying for and enrolling in health coverage options as easy as possible.