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 (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $240,059 for cancer cause and prevention research.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislative language Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) authored to spur development of the Memphis aerotropolis transportation system was added today to the House Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization proposal.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the University of Memphis $292,294 for biological research related to deafness and communicative disorders. The new federal funds will be distributed through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Memphis $4,232,594 for expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and infrastructure, housing and economic revitalization for the storm that took place in May 2010. Shelby County will receive $2,526,642.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $434,896 for allergy, immunology and transplantation research. The federal funds will be distributed through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced his Memphis office is looking to hire a Veterans Case Worker through the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program. This program is limited to veterans who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, have at least a 30 percent disability rating, and less than 20 years of service. Interested applicants must apply through the Wounded Warrior Program.
MEMPHIS, TN. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today hosted his 3rd annual District Office Issues Meeting, welcoming more than 100 Memphians to his federal office to discuss issues that matter most to them and the 9th District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded several groups throughout Memphis – including city and county government – with millions of dollars in new federal funds to help the homeless.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is observed on Monday, January 17:
“Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. called upon our nation to fulfill the promise of its founding dream for all of our people through nonviolence. In Memphis, where an assassin’s bullet took Dr. King’s life, this day has particular significance. His death remains a painful memory for many in the 9th District, and I urge everyone to honor his life today through community service.
WWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was today sworn into the 112th Congress by House Speaker John Boehner in the U.S. Capitol. This is Congressman Cohen’s third term in Congress.