Press Releases
February 4, 2010
Currently, states levy a tax on income earned or on a transaction occurring within its borders. The taxpayer is liable only if there is a nexus, or a connection, between the state and the activities of the taxpayer.
February 4, 2010
Speaker Marende requested the one-on-one meeting with Congressman Cohen to discuss a wide range of issues, including the ongoing progress of re-writing the Kenyan Constitution, trade and economic development opportunities, and the importance of preventing an al-Qaida takeover of neighboring Somalia.February 3, 2010
H.R. 4538, the Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2010, would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require the inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers.
“A good credit score means better interest rates on mortgages, bank loans and credit cards, smaller deposits for rent or utilities and even lower insurance premiums,” Congressman Cohen said. “My legislation would require that a consumer’s credit score be included with their annual free credit report.”
“A good credit score means better interest rates on mortgages, bank loans and credit cards, smaller deposits for rent or utilities and even lower insurance premiums,” Congressman Cohen said. “My legislation would require that a consumer’s credit score be included with their annual free credit report.”
February 3, 2010
Congressman Cohen has been working with the White House, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebellius, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Congressional Leadership, and his colleagues in Congress to secure increased funding for the hospital. In January, Congressman Cohen raised this issue with President Obama during a question and answer session with House Democrats.
Issues:Health Care
February 2, 2010
Petty Officer Qi was 25 years old. He is survived by his mother, Zhihong Li, and father, Gang Qi, of Cordova.
To view the video of Congressman Cohen’s remarks click here. The text of his statement follows:
“I rise today to honor the sacrifice of Navy Hospital Petty Officer Second Class Xin Qi who died on January 23, 2010. He was assigned to Dallas, Texas when he volunteered to go to Afghanistan.
To view the video of Congressman Cohen’s remarks click here. The text of his statement follows:
“I rise today to honor the sacrifice of Navy Hospital Petty Officer Second Class Xin Qi who died on January 23, 2010. He was assigned to Dallas, Texas when he volunteered to go to Afghanistan.
Issues:Defense
February 2, 2010
“When it comes to moving boxes and freight, no city in America rivals Memphis’s efficiency and effectiveness,” Congressman Cohen said. “However, when it comes to transporting our own citizens, Memphis has a long way to go. The legislation I have introduced will help Memphians have mobility throughout the city.”
Issues:Transportation
February 1, 2010
Thisis the third in a series of hearings on this issue that have been held by theHouse Judiciary Committee. The first two focused on head injuries in theNFL. Today’s hearing examined theeffects of concussions and other physical injuries on youth, high school andcollege players.
As amember of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Cohen has participated inall three hearings at the invitation of Chairman John Conyers (D-MI). Also attending today’s forum held in Houston, Texaswas fellow Judiciary Committee member, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX).
January 27, 2010
“President Obama delivered a great speech tonight that laid out a clear path to rescue, rebuild and restore our economy while offering a new foundation for the prosperity of our nation. At a time of great challenge for our country, President Obama reminded all of us that the real strength of our union is found in our boundless optimism and unending hope that tomorrow can, and will, be better than today.”
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January 25, 2010
“Today’s announcement of the groundbreaking medical research that will be undertaken by doctors and scientists at St. Jude and Washington University will make a tremendous difference in the lives of children who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. Scientists have already used genome sequencing to better understand and treat breast, lung, brain and ovarian cancers.
Issues:Health Care
January 20, 2010
“The tremendous suffering and loss that we’ve seen in Haiti has united Americans through a shared spirit of generosity and compassion,” Congressman Cohen said. “I am incredibly grateful to all those in the Ninth District who continue to make selfless contributions to help Haiti recover from this disaster and am confident this resolution will motivate even more support in the coming days and weeks. All donations, large and small, are helping to provide crucial necessities for this relief effort.