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For two days, the main theme on Capitol Hill, at least for Democrats, has been voting rights.
Dozens gathered in the rotunda on Tuesday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King and commemorate the Civil Rights Act. The Senate held a detailed hearing Wednesday morning about a proposal to update the Voting Rights Act, and congressional Democrats took the stage on the Capitol lawn in the afternoon to demanding they be given a vote on the issue.
For two days, the main theme on Capitol Hill, at least for Democrats, has been voting rights.
Dozens gathered in the rotunda on Tuesday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King and commemorate the Civil Rights Act. The Senate held a detailed hearing Wednesday morning about a proposal to update the Voting Rights Act, and congressional Democrats took the stage on the Capitol lawn in the afternoon to demanding they be given a vote on the issue.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) paid tribute to the life of former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, who sadly passed away today. Congressman Cohen made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today, and video is available here:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – One year after the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision that eviscerated voting rights protections, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) went to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and derided House Republicans for failing to support the Voting Rights Amendment Act which would restore the protections enshrined in the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that $1,012,245 in federal funds has been awarded to 4 local non-profit organizations to help end homelessness in the Ninth District. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care program, which is designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.
“This funding will help local communities and organizations work to reduce homelessness in Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen.
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This week marked the 149th anniversary of Juneteenth, my work to bring senior VA officials to Memphis paid off, and I voted to ensure that our troops have the resources they need to stay safe and protected as they defend the United States from international threats. I also announced my next “Building a Healthier Memphis” wellness event, and a new report came out that shows Tennesseans are saving almost 70% on their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today commemorated the 149th anniversary of Juneteenth and recognized the 21st Annual Celebration of the Memphis Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival, known this year as the Juneteenth Urban Music Festival. Juneteenth, observed on June 19th each year, is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Congressman Cohen’s statement follows:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that his efforts to secure a visit to Memphis from senior leadership at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has paid off, with Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Management Jan Murphy set to visit the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) next week, tour its medical facilities, and meet with Mid-South veterans.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced the Clean and Efficient Public Safety Vehicles Act of 2014 to help municipal public safety and law enforcement agencies save money on fuel costs and reduce their negative effects on our environment. Congressman Cohen’s bill will encourage local government agencies like fire and police departments to invest in technology that reduces both fuel consumption and improves environmental impacts by ensuring that a portion of their federal grant funds are used on emissions reduction.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – President Obama’s Affordable Care Act is working and achieving its goal of lowering consumer costs for high-quality health insurance coverage, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today as he highlighted a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that found Tennesseans saved an average of 69% on plans with tax credits selected through the HealthCare.gov marketplace.