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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 (D-TN-9) recently sent a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging him to keep six Memphis area post offices open for business considering how important they are to the local community. The six post offices are under review for possible closure. Below and attached is Congressman Cohen’s letter:
The Honorable Patrick Donahoe
Postmaster General
U.S. Postal Service
475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, D.C. 20260
Dear Postmaster General Donahoe,
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 a grant worth $438,932 to expand research projects for heart and vascular diseases. This new federal funding will be distributed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today praised the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice for pursuing justice in the Mickey Wright case on a hate crime statute. Mickey Wright -- a Shelby County Code Enforcement Inspector -- was killed and transported to Mississippi where he was dismembered and burned in 2001. This was the first time a federal hate crime was successfully prosecuted in Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that Shelby County has received an agricultural disaster designation from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack because of damage and losses due to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on April 23 and continued on. Many other counties in Tennessee will also receive federal assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today reintroduced legislation he authored to require states receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Program) to analyze and reduce racial disparities in their criminal justice systems.
MEMPHIS, TN. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that President Obama will deliver the commencement speech at Booker T. Washington High School. The Memphis high school was selected by the President as the winner of this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that Booker T. Washington High School of Memphis, Tennessee is one of three schools that received the most online votes in this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. From these remaining schools, President Obama will choose one as the winner later this week and will participate in their commencement ceremony this year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the University of Tennessee Health Science Center $358,000 for heart and vascular diseases research. The new federal funds will be distributed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHBLI).
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today hosted a telephone Town Hall on Medicare and Social Security for approximately 60 minutes between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT. More than 8,100 constituents from the 9th Congressional District participated in the call.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Christ Community Health Services of Memphis, Tennessee $214,955 for continuing operations. The federal funds will be distributed through the Health Resources and Services Administration Division of Grants Management Operations.