Press Releases
“I am very pleased to have Congressman Filner join me in the 9th District to discuss important issues related to veterans,” said Congressman Cohen. “Congressman Filner is the foremost authority on veterans issues in the House of Representatives, and in his role as Chairman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, he has been a tireless fighter for veterans. During his time in Washington, he has won the praise of thousands of individual veterans and high accolades from national veterans' organizations. I have been proud to support each of his initiatives in the 110th Congress.”
“Congressman Tanner and I are happy to be hosting this important seminar,” said Congressman Cohen. “It is vital that small business owners and veterans understand the assistance programs that are available for them in West Tennessee, and I think that this year’s conference will be very informative.”
“Today marks the fifth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. May we each take some time on this day to remember and honor our brave, fallen soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country. Military families still need our unwavering support and friendship during these times of hardship, so I encourage everyone to reach out to their friends, family members and neighbors with loved ones currently serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world.
The grant will fund Dr. Janet F. Partridge, an Assistant Member of the Department of Biochemistry, in her research of the establishment of heterochromatin, a tightly packaged form of DNA. Dr. Partridge has been studying how the heterochromatin is formed, and is currently working to determine how mutations in the heterochromatin contribute to cancer and Down syndrome.
“A key component to President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society, Head Start is one of the longest-running programs in our nation’s history that effectively assists lower-income and impoverished children,” said Congressman Cohen. “Increased funding for Head Start and other early childhood education and assistance programs was one of the top priorities of the New Congress and I believe we are making great strides.”
Congressman Cohen stated, “Senator Obama and I discussed the importance of the COPS reauthorization program which will put 50,000 police officers on the beat over the next six years. I expressed to Senator Obama my strong support of the Congressman Charlie Rangel’s Second Chance for Ex-Offenders legislation, which would allow permit the expungement of non-violent offenders’ criminal records, within very strict guidelines.”
After discussing crime legislation, Senator Obama and Congressman Cohen paused to have their photo taken by a passerby. (photo attached)
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“One of the most important reasons that I came to Congress was to fight against the culture of corruption in Washington,” said Congressman Cohen. “Last year, we passed the strongest ethics and lobbying reforms since the Watergate era in 2007, and now we have taken another step to allow an independent review of alleged ethics violations. For the first time in history, private citizens will ensure that credible allegations of wrongdoing by Members of Congress are examined by the House Ethics Committee.”
“Since taking over as Senior Pastor for Shiloh Church of Memphis in 1994, Pastor Thomas has served the people of the 9th District as a spiritual and civic leader,” said Congressman Cohen. “Under his leadership, the membership of Shiloh Church has grown from 75 to more than 600 people. Additionally, through his work with Grace Community Development Corporation and the Marchell Foundation (a regional scholarship granting foundation), Pastor Thomas has brought hope and assistance to a multitude of individuals in our community.”
“These funds will help thousands of citizens of the 9th District who are living with HIV and AIDS,” said Congressman Cohen. “Unfortunately, the HIV epidemic continues to plague our district, particularly in the African American community. With access to the proper, comprehensive medical care they deserve, patients with HIV and AIDS who have had little hope will be given a fighting chance. I believe that with this funding we can effectively and proactively slow the spread of this deadly disease in the 9th District.”