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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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[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.
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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.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis was awarded a $22,089 grant for nurse anesthetist traineeships. The funding for this grant was provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“This grant will help to maintain the excellent standard of medical education at the UT Health Science Center.” said Congressman Cohen.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that the University of Memphis has been awarded an $83,289 research grant that will help students obtain real-world field and laboratory experience. The funding will be used by the University to conduct research necessary to create more realistic simulations of North American climate variability.
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Tomorrow, we celebrate our nation's independence. When our forefathers declared independence from Great Britain 237 years ago, they set us on a course that led us to become the greatest nation the world has ever known. We are truly lucky to be here.
Voting Rights Act
JUGS 44th International Convention
Affordable Care Act Update
St. Jude Receives Federal Grant
Alpha Omega Veterans Services
Happy 4th of July Weekend
[MEMPHIS, TN] –Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced over $2 million in grants to Memphis have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The City of Memphis Youth Build Program will receive $1.1 million for workforce development programs and the Memphis Leadership Foundation will receive $1 million for programs to help juvenile offenders.
“These grants will strengthen our local economy by providing education and assistance to those who need them most,” said Congressman Cohen.
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This past Monday, I hosted more than 150 Memphis small business owners and entrepreneurs at my third Federal Procurement Fair. Local business owners had a chance to learn about the federal government contracting process directly from representatives from a host of federal agencies, and I was pleased to see such a strong showing from the 9th District.
Federal Procurement Fair
Voting Rights Act Ruling
DOMA Ruling
[MEMPHIS, TN] – In an effort to ensure Memphis businesses are well-informed and competitive when trying to win contracts with the federal government, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) hosted a Federal Procurement Fair this morning at the University of Memphis. More than 150 small businesspeople and entrepreneurs attended the fair, where they were given an opportunity to learn about the federal government contracting process. Photos of the event are attached.
MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has been awarded $225,000 in funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The funding will be used by the Health Science Center for clinical research related to neurological disorders.