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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, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Memphis has been awarded $346,324 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for cancer cause and prevention research. The funds will be distributed via the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
“The University of Memphis is known and well respected for its many research programs,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will go a long way toward helping people in Memphis and Shelby County who suffer from lung disease, and help save lives.”
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) recently announced that Marzie Thomas will serve as his new District Director for the 9th District. She previously served as Deputy District Director since 2009.
MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen today expressed his deep sadness upon learning of the passing of former Criminal Court Clerk, County Commissioner and City Councilwoman Minerva Johnican. Congressman Cohen stated:
Dear Friend,
Today I announced that Marzie Thomas will be my new District Director, and I also announced several other staff promotions in the Memphis office. Earlier this week I also introduced The Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013, legislation that would include a reliable, accurate credit score with the free annual credit reports available to consumers by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
New District Director in Memphis
The Fair Access to Credit Scores Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) today introduced The Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013, which would include a reliable, accurate credit score with the free annual credit reports available to consumers by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today said he was concerned about the air traffic control tower at Millington Regional Jetport being shut down on April 1 as a result of sequestration. Last week, Congressman Cohen sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta expressing concern about a possible shutdown of the tower and its negative effects on the 9th District. The Congressman urged the FAA to reconsider the shuttering of the tower.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued a statement in response to eight former chiefs of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) asking President Obama to nullify Colorado and Washington state laws legalizing personal marijuana use:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement on Women’s History Month, which is observed annually during the month of March:
“When the first International Women’s Day was observed in 1911, women in the United States did not have the right to vote and very few could pursue an education or a career. Although they were not officially counted as part of the workforce, American women still did the indispensable work of raising America’s children and tending to the unsung yet vital labors of the home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has been awarded $333,102 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic research. The new federal funds will be distributed via the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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President Obama met today with Senate and House leaders at the White House to discuss how they can minimize the negative effects of sequestration – the across-the-board budget cuts that threaten the economic growth our country has made recently. It’s important that Republicans end their obstructionist ways and work with President Obama and Democrats to end these dangerous budget cuts as quickly as possible.
Sequestration
Proposed Airlines Merger