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September 17, 2009
H.R. 3221, The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), will expand access to an affordable college education, transform early education opportunities, and build a world-class community college system.
Issues:Education
September 17, 2009
Congressman Cohen Speaks in Support of Historic Increases for Student Financial Aid
September 16, 2009
The Cohen amendment was passed unanimously and was included as part of HR 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act that passed the House today.
“To reduce our reliance on foreign oil, we need to invest in every possible alternative fuel, from biofuels, ethanol, and even compressed air. Cars and trucks that run on this technology are already being manufactured overseas. I believe that with the right amount of federal investment, and good old Tennessee ingenuity, we can make this technology work even more efficiently for Americans,” Congressman Cohen said.
September 16, 2009
House Endorses Cohen Amendment to Increase Alternative Fuels Research Funding
September 16, 2009
“I was spurred to introduce this resolution by the devastating rate of infant mortality in the Ninth District. It is a tragedy that African-American babies in Shelby County die at three times the nation's infant mortality rate.. We must do more to make sure that women have the prenatal care they need to deliver healthy children – and that starts by improving access to health clinics and recruiting the best and brightest medical students to be inner city doctors,” Congressman Cohen said.
Issues:Health Care
September 16, 2009
“Congressman Wilson’s outburst was singularly inappropriate and extremely disrespectful, and would have been so to any President of the United States who has been invited to address a joint session of Congress. It was equally disrespectful to the House of Representatives,” Congressman Cohen said.
