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The grant will permit MDI president and lead scientist, Dr. William Purcell, to continue his research on the wound-healing properties of a synthesized chemical compound that he developed called the “9-cis Retinoid Acid Derivative.” The compound has been used effectively to treat common skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis, but has also shown promise in fighting skin cancer.
Americans have already spent $45 billion rebuilding Iraq and the war costs our nation $10.3 billion a month, or about $4,000 a second. The typical American taxpayer’s entire federal tax bill pays for less than one half of one second of the cost of the war in Iraq. Additionally, the Defense Contract Audit Agency believes there have been more than $10 billion in questionable or unsupported costs in Iraq contracts.
“I am very pleased that the Federal Transit Administration has awarded these funds to MATA,” said Congressman Cohen. “I have made the procurement of funds for our transportation infrastructure in the 9th District one of my top priorities in Congress, and I applaud the FTA for its prudent judgment in awarding this grant.”
“The first offer from my colleague was Kansas barbecue for Memphis barbecue. I didn’t see the point of that since Memphis already has the finest barbecue in the world,” stated Congressman Cohen, “but I’m looking forward to every delicious bite of Kansas steak.”
“I am very pleased to be a part of this important event on the anniversary of one of the darkest days in the history Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen. “As we rededicate ourselves to Dr. King’s dream, I will be standing alongside some of the most important civil rights activists in the country and some of my personal heroes in Congress, John Conyers and John Lewis. Tonight will provide a fitting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and I am very proud to be representing the citizens of the 9th District on this important day.”
In April of 1968, Dr. King, who fought tirelessly for worker’s rights and a living wage, came to Memphis in support of the sanitation workers’ strike. As assassin’s bullet struck him as he stood on a balcony at the Lorraine Motel in downtown Memphis, now a part of the National Civil Rights Museum.
The following is a transcript of Congressman Cohen’s speech:
“Mr. Speaker, as most everybody in America knows, this is March Madness, and March Madness is a wonderful experience when people cheer for their basketball teams and watch great athletes compete for the national championship.