Press Releases

“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.”

“In the coming weeks, the American people need this House, the Senate and the President to work in a bipartisan fashion to come up with a monetary policy and a fiscal policy that will help our economy and that needs to be temporary, timely and targeted,” said Congressman Cohen.

“As a Lifetime Member of the NAACP, I've always supported the goals of this venerable organization. My 26-year legislative career has been consistently harmonious with the positions of the NAACP. I'm pleased to have the opportunity to represent Tennessee's 9th District on the issues that are vital to our citizens,” said Congressman Cohen.

“I take enormous pride in the exciting research and innovation being undertaken both at UT and at St. Jude,” said Congressman Cohen. “It’s gratifying when their good work is rewarded and can be continued with federal funds. The Department of Health and Human Services should be commended for awarding in excess of $109,000 for research being done in the 9th District.”