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February 28, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) spoke with experts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the “check engine” light concerns in Memphis.

February 27, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) tonight hosted a Telephone Town Hall to discuss jobs and economic growth, voter identification laws, and other constituent concerns.

February 27, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced Shelby County government will receive $12,847,553 for Head Start projects.

February 24, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on the concerns throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection.  A copy of the letter follows:

February 22, 2012 Press Release

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on concerns throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection:

February 22, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) has received a perfect score on the Congressional scorecard compiled by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which is a long established organization for university graduates that promotes education and equality for women and girls.

February 15, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $4,314,800 for a childhood cancer survivor study.  The new federal funds will be distributed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

February 14, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently received an A- on the Citizens for Global Solutions 2012 Congressional Report Card.  The Memphis Congressman scored the highest grade in the Tennessee delegation, even receiving extra credit for spearheading letters on the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline.

February 10, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a combined $7,860,060 in grants to Memphis and Shelby County public housing agencies under its Capital Fund program.

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