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Cohen and Corker will be joined at the press conference by Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton and Med CEO Claude Watts.

WHO:
U.S. Senator Bob Corker
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton
Med CEO Claude Watts

WHAT:
Press Conference Highlighting Med Fix Becoming Law

WHEN:
Monday, February 9
10:45 a.m. CT

“I was very pleased to hear that Senator Harkin’s amendment passed,” said Congressman Cohen. “When we invest in the NIH, we’re investing in the long-term health of our nation. The NIH is responsible for more than a quarter of biomedical research in the U.S., and in the current economic crisis, we can not cede ground on innovation. Biomedical research is one of the primary economic engines in the 9th District, and this industry not only adds value to our economy but improves the lives of people around the world.”

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“It’s become painfully clear that the federal effort to assist people with the DTV transition has been insufficient,” said Congressman Cohen. “I don’t want anyone in the 9th District to get left in the dark on February 18, and that’s why I was glad that my colleagues and I were able to vote this bill through in time. The DTV transition disproportionately impacts low-income and elderly Americans, and we need to give them enough time to prepare for the changeover.”

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Congressman Cohen. “But our hard work has finally paid off in a big way for The MED. This is going to save The MED tens of millions of dollars a year and relieve a huge burden on taxpayers in the 9th District, and I am thankful that we were able to get this important legislation passed so soon in the session. This is a great day for Memphis and I thank my colleagues in both chambers as well as President Obama for helping us achieve our objectives for the Mid-South’s primary public hospital.”

“It is important that the Bush Administration be held accountable for its actions even though they’re out of office,” said Congressman Cohen. “I called this hearing because I have been troubled by some of the controversial last-minute rules promulgated by the previous administration. Furthermore, the lack of a thorough vetting process for these rules is an area of deep concern.”

Every February, Americans of all races come together to celebrate Black History Month. African-American history is filled with extraordinary people who have left an indelible mark on our nation and the world. I hope that during this month, we may remember to take notice of the cultural, political, social and scientific contributions made by African-Americans that have enriched our nation.