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Dear Friend,
This week in Memphis, I met with 10 Memphis-based innovative startups that are helping create jobs and grow our economy, participated in several National Night Out events throughout Shelby County and in a conference aimed at eradicating blight and building sustainable communities, pushed for federal oversight of this week’s elections, and attended the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law’s 2014 Pillars of Excellence Awards. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.
Dear Friend,
This week, I opposed efforts to sue President Obama just for doing his job, Congress passed a bill to help ensure our veterans receive the care they deserve, and I introduced a bill aimed at reducing teacher shortages in Memphis and around the country. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.
Dear Friend,
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with the victims of yesterday’s Malaysia Airlines tragedy as well as with their families, friends, and loved ones. We must now investigate and determine the facts of this tragic event and hold accountable those responsible.
This week, I hosted my third “Building a Healthier Memphis” forum, delivered a letter from President Obama to the National Civil Rights Museum, spoke on the House floor advocating for the renewal of the Highway Trust Fund and began a contest to replace my Facebook cover photo. Keep reading to learn more about how I’ve been working for you in Congress.
Dear Friend,
I hope you and your family have a safe and happy Fourth of July tomorrow. This week marked the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the landmark Civil Rights Act into law, a new report was released showing just how many Tennesseans are hurting because Governor Haslam refuses to act on TennCare expansion, and I hosted my annual Procurement Fair to help Memphis small businesses compete. Keep reading to learn what else happened this week.
This week marked one year from a misguided Supreme Court decision that gutted the Voting Rights Act, I brought a senior VA official to Memphis to address our veteran community’s concerns, spoke on the House Floor about the urgent need to restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act, and met with a talented young Memphis artist who won this year’s Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District. Keep reading to learn what else happened this week.
Dear Friend,
This week marked the 149th anniversary of Juneteenth, my work to bring senior VA officials to Memphis paid off, and I voted to ensure that our troops have the resources they need to stay safe and protected as they defend the United States from international threats. I also announced my next “Building a Healthier Memphis” wellness event, and a new report came out that shows Tennesseans are saving almost 70% on their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.
Dear Friend,
This week, the House passed my amendment to help prevent children from going hungry, President Obama moved to help more than 100,000 Tennesseans burdened with student loan debt, and a new report showed that 60,000 Ninth District citizens will receive a raise if Congress increases the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.
Dear Friend,
This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved my provision to add $5 million in funding to help eliminate the nationwide rape kit backlog, I spoke about the need to prevent childhood hunger, and President Obama’s Administration announced their plan to reduce carbon emissions and protect our air. Keep reading for more information about what else happened this week.