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 Education has awarded $500,000 to LeMoyne-Owen College under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program.
“LeMoyne-Owen College has a long history of educating Memphis’ best and brightest,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will help the college expand and provide more services to their students so they will be better prepared for their future careers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $289,121 to a program at the University of Memphis that helps children with disabilities.
“The University of Memphis has one of the best programs in the country when it comes to helping children with disabilities,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will give the University the tools it needs to help even more children.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $9,269,426 to Memphis International Airport for overall upgrades and snow removal and de-icing equipment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Memphis $2,031,645 for expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and infrastructure, housing and economic revitalization for the storm that took place in May. Shelby County will receive $1,212,788.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Memphis $5,195,847 under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to address the effects of abandoned and foreclosed housing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shelby County today received designation as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). This Federal designation will further the development of joint drug control efforts by federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement officers in the region and allow them to benefit from ongoing HIDTA initiatives. Congressman Steve Cohen issued a letter requesting the designation in April.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the National Civil Rights Museum was awarded $750,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to establish an endowment fund dedicated to educational programming.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued a letter to Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. requesting an investigation into voter irregularities that occurred during the Memphis and Shelby County elections held on August 5. A copy of the letter is listed below:
A copy of the letter is listed below:
August 11, 2010
The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr.
Attorney General
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Holder:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Memphis City Schools $592,056 in new federal funding under the agency’s School Leadership Program to recruit, train and mentor principals and assistant principals.
“The School Leadership Program will provide invaluable resources to principals and school administrators in Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen. “With these new federal funds, Memphis City Schools will be able to educate a new generation of leaders.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Memphis International Airport $7,472,262 for new safety equipment, terminal building improvements, and taxiway expansion.