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“Picturing America is a unique program that gives students the opportunity to learn about some of America’s greatest works of art,” said Congressman Cohen. “Additionally, it provides educators with the tools and materials necessary to open this world up to their students. By bringing great art into our schools and libraries, this innovative program offers Americans of all ages the opportunity to learn about our history in a fresh and engaging way.”

Beginning Monday, June 2, 2008 through Friday, June 27, 2008, dental clinics will be open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at the following locations:

“Libel tourism threatens to undermine the principles of free speech because foreign courts often don’t place as difficult a burden on plaintiffs in libel cases,” said Congressman Cohen. “My bill would prohibit domestic courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign defamation judgments unless the domestic court finds that the foreign judgment comports with our First Amendment.”

Congressman Cohen released the following statement after the hearing adjourned:

Today’s legislation addresses a number of tax and energy concerns, including the extension of dozens of tax provisions and the creation of energy-related tax incentives. Some of the bill's provisions include:

“High gas prices have only highlighted the need for a real energy policy that moves us forward,” said Congressman Cohen. “This legislation makes the right investments in the renewable energy sources of the future, protects our environment and will help create hundreds of thousands of good-paying American jobs.”

The HUD-VASH Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and HUD which provides permanent housing subsidies and case management services to homeless veterans with mental and addictive disorders. HUD allocates rental subsidies from its Housing Choice Voucher program to the VA, which then distributes them to veterans who have been screened and approved by the VA to participate in the program.