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This week I spoke on the House floor about the negative effects sequestration is having on Pre-K and Head Start programs in Memphis and across the country. I also spoke and voted against the GOP “Working Families Flexibility Act” – legislation that only offers greater flexibility to employers and lower wages to workers.

Sequestration/Pre-K/Head Start
The Working Families Flexibility Act
Protect Student Loans

Dear Friend,

This week I announced that Jay Williams, a Senior at Wooddale High School, is the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition and his inspiring artwork, “The Rhythm of Memphis,” will represent the 9th District at the U.S. Capitol for the next year.

9th District Winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition
MLGW Energy Efficiency Program
Cottonwood Head Start Center
Law Week 2013

Dear Friend,

Memphis lost a Civil Rights pioneer when Maxine Smith passed away this morning. Maxine Smith was the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis, having served on the National Board of the NAACP and as the Executive Secretary of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP.

Remembering Maxine Smith
National Civil Rights Museum Funding
All In With Chris Hayes
Fred Smith and FedEx

Dear Friend,

This week a despicable act of terror took place at the Boston Marathon. My thoughts and sympathies are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

Boston Marathon
All In with Chris Hayes
Memphis Soul on PBS
FedEx and Fred Smith
Stax Records and Soulsville Charter School
National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy

Dear Friend,

This week I attended Memphis Soul at the White House, the 10th in the White House’s In Performance at the White House concert series. The show was phenomenal and highlighted Memphis’ great music scene.

Memphis Soul at the White House
Mo’ Money Taxes
Cancer Research Rally
Mayor A C Wharton
Dr. James Hansen
Suze Orman

Dear Friend,

This week we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was assassinated 45 years ago yesterday. As we mark his passing, we strive to continue his unfinished work so that every American has access to honest work, fair wages, affordable housing, and the ability to earn and enjoy a decent life.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King Memorial Events in Memphis

Dear Friend,

This week I spoke on the House floor about the importance of funding the National Institutes of Health (NIH), our country’s foremost medical research center which has helped millions across the country suffering from heart disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Post Polio. Through sequestration, Republicans are looking to cut funding for NIH by more than $1.6 billion.

NIH
West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery