Press Releases
The Monday, May 12 Town Hall Meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Hardin Hall, 750 Cherry Rd. in the vicinity of Audubon Park. On Saturday, May 17, the Town Hall Meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orange Mound Community Center, 2590 Park Ave.
“I was very pleased to announce this important award to the City of Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen. “This grant will help in the redevelopment of underutilized industrial land and facilities in Memphis and assist in greater economic development in the region. Additionally, funds awarded by BEDI are specifically targeted to increase economic opportunities for low income and middle income families as part of the creation and retention of local businesses and jobs.”
“I am very pleased that HHS has awarded these monies to Dr. Vignali at St. Jude,” said Congressman Cohen. “This grant will fund critical diabetes research. St. Jude’s staff of scientists and researchers is the best in the country, and I’m glad that they are dedicating their time and resources to tackle tough problems like the diabetes crisis in this country.”
He added, “I firmly believe we will always reap rewards when we invest in science, and I commend HHS for again recognizing the efforts of our scientists working in the 9th District.”
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“This new GI Bill for the 21st century is a key step in honoring the service and sacrifice of our troops – restoring the promise of the GI Bill to pay for a full four-year college education,” declared Congressman Cohen. “Not only will this strengthen our military, it will also make the heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan part of a new American economic recovery – just like after World War II.”
Constituents will receive a phone call with a recorded message from Congressman Cohen which will prompt them to join the Telephone Town Hall. Once they have accepted the invitation, they will have the opportunity to ask questions to Congressman Cohen on any number of issues affecting the 9th District.
“I was very disappointed that for the first time in 40 years, this body has yet to include language to grant the historic Delta Queen a special exemption from certain Coast Guard fire safety requirements,” explained Congressman Cohen. “Operating under this exemption, which has been renewed on at least six separate occasions, the Delta Queen has compiled an impeccable safety record, without a single incident due to fire. It has installed the latest in fire prevention, detection and suppression technology to ensure the safety of its crew and passengers.”
“I am very pleased that HHS awarded these monies to the MED,” said Congressman Cohen. “The funds from this grant will help The MED provide critical early care services to the citizens in the 9th District who are living with HIV and AIDS,” added Congressman Cohen. “Unfortunately, the HIV epidemic continues to plagues the 9th District, particularly in the African American community. I applaud HHS for recognizing the necessity for increased funding to combat this deadly disease.”
“Today’s vote is a victory for all Tennesseans who rely on TennCare as the safety net of our health care system,” said AARP Tennessee State Director Rebecca Kelly.
AARP thanks Cohen, D-9th District, and Gordon, D-6th District, for sponsoring the bill, and is grateful to Rep. John Tanner, D-8th District, and Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-4th District, for voting for it on Wednesday.