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“By helping St. Jude with funding for research, we help save children’s lives,” said Congressman Cohen. “This funding will give doctors, researchers and scientists the tools they need to help children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.”

“The HOPE VI Program has done an outstanding job over the years to improve housing conditions for countless low-income communities and this year, we took it a step further,” Bostic said. “As we start to broaden the scope of our efforts through the Choice Neighborhoods pilot program – linking housing to schools and early education programs, public transportation, grocery stores, health clinics and community centers – this year, HUD encouraged housing authorities for the first time to incorporate early childhood education components in their revitalization plans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis was awarded two federal grants worth more than $500,000 for research into oral, heart and vascular diseases.

“The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis is known across the country and the world for its outstanding research facilities,” said Congressman Cohen. “These funds will help us investigate the causes of and how best to prevent oral, heart and vascular diseases.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of Monday’s observance of Memorial Day, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) released the following statement:

“On Monday, Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and commitment to life, liberty and justice for all are the reasons why we enjoy so many freedoms and opportunities in America. Whether attending a parade or spending time with family and friends outdoors, please join me in keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.”

“For the past 100 years America has led the way on almost every scientific and engineering breakthrough,” said Congressman Cohen. “We must invest in our children’s science and engineering education if we are going to continue to compete in a 21^st Century global economy. We must also work to create clean energy jobs that will help spur immediate economic growth.”

“This legislation will help many working families in Memphis and across the country,” said Congressman Cohen. “It helps create jobs and extends the national flood insurance program through the end of the year, which will provide assistance to Memphis families still struggling with the aftereffects of the recent storm.”

In Tennessee, the measure would: