Press Releases

“Tobacco use continues to put a huge strain on the health care industry, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths each year in the U.S.,” said Congressman Cohen. “I am extremely grateful that St. Jude has committed members of their all-star scientific research team to investigate new treatments for nicotine addiction, and the HHS should be commended for recognizing their efforts.”

The purpose of the workshop is to provide homeowners who are concerned with rising mortgage payments or foreclosure with timely, confidential information and objective advice from trained counselors. The workshop will also give homeowners an opportunity to meet with counselors individually to discuss their own circumstances and available options.

“I’m proud to be here and support this amendment with Congressman Cooper,” said Congressman Cohen. “In my district, LeMoyne-Owen College has struggled financially. It is an institution of long and historic importance to our community, and it has done a great deal for our city in educating young people and it continues to do so. This amendment would give LeMoyne-Owen additional help so they can continue to serve a mission that is unique in this country: providing quality, affordable higher education for the African-American community.”

“My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Tennessee who has been affected by these devastating storms and tornadoes, especially to those who have lost loved ones or have suffered injuries. I have been in touch with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director David Paulson today to discuss the appropriate federal assistance that may be required.

“Americans using heating oil will pay more than $2,000 per family this winter – over three times what it cost in 2001,” Congressman Cohen said. “The 110th Congress responded and included $2.6 billion in LIHEAP funding in omnibus recently enacted – a $400 million increase over last year. This type of bipartisan cooperation bodes well for American families as we work quickly to address the serious challenges of high energy prices and the slowing economy this year”

“I’m very proud to announce two additional very large grants for the UT Health Science Center today,” said Congressman Cohen. “This money will go to continuing research to fight heart disease and diabetes, two diseases which are at epidemic levels in the 9th District. This is a direct investment towards our nation’s health, and another acknowledgment by HHS of the outstanding scientific research being done at UT Health Science Center.”