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October 31, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Upon learning this morning that Delta Air Lines has decided not to continue summer service of the Memphis to Amsterdam flight, as was promised, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) expressed disappointment and frustration with Delta’s growing string of broken promises.

October 25, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today joined with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) to host a presentation on federally-funded community service programs.

October 18, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today applauded the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for agreeing to monitor possible election fraud and voting rights abuses in Shelby County for the upcoming November 6 election. In September, Congressman Cohen sent a letter to U.S.

October 17, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) has received a 100 percent on The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights voting scorecard, which has been published every Congress since 1969 and reflects positions taken by Senators and Representatives on the legislative priorities of The Leadership Conference.

October 16, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 62 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2013. The 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 56 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2013.

October 16, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today informed 9th District constituents that Medicare open enrollment season has begun and will continue until December 7. This is the only time during the year that changes in drug plans and Advantage plans are allowed.

October 9, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the State of Tennessee $1,345,108 in new federal funds to be used in the City of Memphis to help finance the Readiness Cooperative Agreement.

October 5, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s September employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in September -- the 31st straight month of private sector job growth -- and saw unemployment fall to 7.8 percent:

October 5, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN -- This week, the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan children’s advocacy group, recognized 100 Members of Congress including Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) for leadership on issues important to children during the 112th Congress (2011-2012).