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Reschedule Marijuana

February 20, 2015
Enewsletters

Dear Friend,

This week, I sent a letter to Attorney General Holder asking him to reschedule marijuana and I led a letter with three of my colleagues asking for Speaker Boehner to postpone Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.

AG Holder Should Reschedule Marijuana
Postpone PM Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
Phone Scams
Visit to Ronald McDonald House
Help Bring First Lady Michelle Obama to Memphis!

AG Holder Should Reschedule Marijuana
On Wednesday, I sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder calling on him to use his authority to reschedule marijuana. Read more about it here. You can read my letter here.

Postpone PM Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
I led a letter with Congressman Keith Ellison and Congresswoman Maxine Waters which was co-signed by 20 other Members of Congress asking Speaker Boehner to postpone Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress until after the Israeli election. Read more about it here. You can read the letter here.

Phone Scams
Beware of phone scams targeting the Memphis area. This week, I was called three times by people claiming to sell anti-virus software who wanted my credit card information and access to my computer. For your protection, don’t give out personal information. Report phone and phishing scams to https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. You can read more about the scam here.

Visit to Ronald McDonald House
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On Monday, I visited the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis with Prince Khaled of Saudi Arabia. Click here to watch a Fox 13 News story about my visit and how Ronald McDonald House is helping our community.

Help Bring First Lady Michelle Obama to Memphis!
First Lady Michelle Obama has launched the #ReachHigher competition to raise awareness and get more high school seniors to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can help families afford college, and she will speak at the winner’s high school commencement ceremony. You have until March 16 to enter. Learn more about the competition here.

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As always, I remain.
Most sincerely,
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Steve Cohen
Member of Congress

Issues:9th DistrictChildren and FamiliesEducationForeign AffairsHealth CareJudiciaryMemphisMillingtonScience and TechnologyShelby CountyTennessee