Press Releases
January 5, 2010
“With the passing of Willie Mitchell, Memphis and the world have lost a music legend and recording industry icon. After taking over the reins of Hi Records in the 1970’s, Willie Mitchell produced the seminal hits “Love and Happiness” and “Let’s Stay Together” for Al Green, as well as working with Booker T and the MG’s, Ann Peebles and, most recently, John Mayer and Rod Stewart.
“Willie Mitchell always valued artistry over financial success. His strong support of the vibrant artistic community in Memphis has enabled many young artists to pursue their dreams.
“Willie Mitchell always valued artistry over financial success. His strong support of the vibrant artistic community in Memphis has enabled many young artists to pursue their dreams.
January 4, 2010
Today’s hearing featured testimony from a number of current and retired NFL players, leading neuroscientists, as well as Mr. DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder of the National Action Network, and Mr. Vincent R. Ferrara, Founder and CEO of Xenith, LLC, a leading football helmet manufacturer.
December 31, 2009
"John Wilder was like family to me. He was a significant force in Tennessee for over 50 years, and will be remembered as a legislative giant, a political genius, and for his knowledge of the law and due process. He loved the Senate and his late wife, Miss Marcelle, who was a gentle lady. John Wilder was proud of creating the state board of education and the Tennessee Plan which removed politics from the selection of Supreme Court judges."
December 23, 2009
“In these lean economic times, Congress should demonstrate fiscal responsibility and end the practice of automatic pay raises,” Congressman Cohen said. “With unemployment high and so many families in the 9th District struggling to make ends meet, it is the right thing to do.”
In February, Congressman Cohen joined more than 100 co-sponsors on H.R. 156, which blocked the automatic pay increase for FY2010. The measure was successfully adopted by Congressional leaders over the summer.
In February, Congressman Cohen joined more than 100 co-sponsors on H.R. 156, which blocked the automatic pay increase for FY2010. The measure was successfully adopted by Congressional leaders over the summer.
December 16, 2009
H.R. 2847, the Jobs for Main Street Act, would redirect $75 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Funding (TARP) to fund infrastructure and job investments that will further stabilize jobs and provide long-term extensions for unemployment insurance, the COBRA health care subsidy, Medicaid relief to the states and expanded eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.
December 16, 2009
With today’s passage of the final 2010 Appropriations Bill, next year’s total funding for the 9th District is $27,762,375.
Issues:Defense
December 10, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) stated, “This is indeed good news for the Ninth District. Federal funding is making a real difference in the lives and livelihoods of constituents in the Ninth District -- from GED and job mentoring programs for teenagers, building more affordable housing for seniors, investing in health care and keeping our neighborhoods safe.
December 9, 2009
“This bill provides important tax relief to those who need it the most – working families, students, homeowners, small businesses, teachers and the military. Equally important, passing this legislation will encourage good corporate citizenship through the donations of computers for classrooms and books for our libraries,” Congressman Cohen said. “By extending tax incentives and credits aimed at spurring economic development we have the chance to create jobs throughout the Ninth District.”
December 2, 2009
“Too often, we rely on harsh punishments, like incarceration, which prove to be expensive and counter-productive in many cases, especially when applied to non-violent youth offenders,” Congressman Cohen said. “Some time ago, someone took an axe to a number of trees in my neighborhood, and after a little detective work, the young offender was apprehended.
December 1, 2009
“World AIDS Day provides an opportunity to reflect upon the devastating effect of HIV/AIDS around the world. In Tennessee’s Ninth District, the number of people living with HIV/AIDS grew by an astonishing 21 percent from 2004 to 2008. During that same period, the number of cases among men in our area grew by 20 percent and among women by 23 percent. African-Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS; however, this virus impacts all people, regardless of socio-economic class, race, gender or location.
Issues:Health Care