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December 15, 2009
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December 10, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) stated, “This is indeed good news for the Ninth District. Federal funding is making a real difference in the lives and livelihoods of constituents in the Ninth District -- from GED and job mentoring programs for teenagers, building more affordable housing for seniors, investing in health care and keeping our neighborhoods safe.
December 9, 2009
“This bill provides important tax relief to those who need it the most – working families, students, homeowners, small businesses, teachers and the military. Equally important, passing this legislation will encourage good corporate citizenship through the donations of computers for classrooms and books for our libraries,” Congressman Cohen said. “By extending tax incentives and credits aimed at spurring economic development we have the chance to create jobs throughout the Ninth District.”
December 2, 2009
“Too often, we rely on harsh punishments, like incarceration, which prove to be expensive and counter-productive in many cases, especially when applied to non-violent youth offenders,” Congressman Cohen said. “Some time ago, someone took an axe to a number of trees in my neighborhood, and after a little detective work, the young offender was apprehended.