Memphis
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, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced Shelby County government will receive $12,847,553 for Head Start projects.
“Head Start was established to help children under age five who come from poor families,” said Congressman Cohen. “Head Start programs help prepare our children for kindergarten and provide them with the health care and food support they need to live happy, healthy, productive lives. This is an important program that I am proud to support.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on the concerns throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection. A copy of the letter follows:
February 23, 2012
The Honorable Lisa Jackson
Administrator of EPA
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $4,314,800 for a childhood cancer survivor study. The new federal funds will be distributed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a combined $7,860,060 in grants to Memphis and Shelby County public housing agencies under its Capital Fund program.
"Increasing access to quality, affordable housing during these tough economic times is crucial for Memphis and Memphians," said Congressman Cohen. "This new federal funding will help the Memphis Housing Authority modernize its housing and improve the quality of life for many residents."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on today’s $26 billion settlement between the Attorneys General of 49 states, excluding Oklahoma, and the nation’s five largest mortgage lenders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has provided a waiver to Tennessee and nine other states from the approaching mandates under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law’s targets for proficiency standards for reading and math. The decision came as a result of Tennessee agreeing to raise standards, improve accountability, and undertake essential reforms to improve teacher effectiveness on its own.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the University of Tennessee Health Science Center two federal grants totaling $428,549 for alcohol research programs. The new federal funds will be distributed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) today joined with Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder calling for an investigation into alleged fraudulent and criminal actions of the “Mo Money Taxes” operation in Memphis, Tennessee and Norfolk, Virginia. Congressman Cohen said there have been numerous complaints of alleged tax preparation scams and delayed tax refund returns in Memphis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on news that the University of Memphis will be joining the Big East:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $218,750 for Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research – particularly, metabolic control of regulatory T cell differentiation. The funds will be administered by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).