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February 1, 2010
Thisis the third in a series of hearings on this issue that have been held by theHouse Judiciary Committee. The first two focused on head injuries in theNFL. Today’s hearing examined theeffects of concussions and other physical injuries on youth, high school andcollege players.
As amember of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Cohen has participated inall three hearings at the invitation of Chairman John Conyers (D-MI). Also attending today’s forum held in Houston, Texaswas fellow Judiciary Committee member, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX).
January 29, 2010
Congressman Cohen greets President Obama at the start of the State of the Union Address
January 27, 2010
“President Obama delivered a great speech tonight that laid out a clear path to rescue, rebuild and restore our economy while offering a new foundation for the prosperity of our nation. At a time of great challenge for our country, President Obama reminded all of us that the real strength of our union is found in our boundless optimism and unending hope that tomorrow can, and will, be better than today.”
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Jobs and Economic Development
January 27, 2010
Congressman Cohen's statement in support of his legislation to increase the number of federal bankruptcy judges. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee and will soon be considered by the full House of Representatives.
January 25, 2010
“Today’s announcement of the groundbreaking medical research that will be undertaken by doctors and scientists at St. Jude and Washington University will make a tremendous difference in the lives of children who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. Scientists have already used genome sequencing to better understand and treat breast, lung, brain and ovarian cancers.
Issues:Health Care
January 20, 2010
“The tremendous suffering and loss that we’ve seen in Haiti has united Americans through a shared spirit of generosity and compassion,” Congressman Cohen said. “I am incredibly grateful to all those in the Ninth District who continue to make selfless contributions to help Haiti recover from this disaster and am confident this resolution will motivate even more support in the coming days and weeks. All donations, large and small, are helping to provide crucial necessities for this relief effort.
January 20, 2010
“With one in ten Shelby County citizens looking for work, it's imperative that we remain focused on what can be done to get our citizens back to work,” Congressman Cohen said. “Congress is squarely focused on private sector job creation as the key to any long-term recovery. That’s why I’m reaching out to local business leaders to hear directly from them about what they need.”
January 20, 2010
A 2002 graduate of Overton High School, Merriweather has family that resides in Whitehaven.
The text of his statement follows:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a Memphis/Shelby County citizen who gave his life in service in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Daniel Merriweather is the first soldier to die from Memphis in 2010 and the 12th since 2002. He died when his convoy ran over an improvised explosive device.