Steve Cohen for Congress
Recent News About Steve Cohen for Congress
Congressman Cohen and Senator Booker Introduce Reducing Obesity in Youth Act
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Incentivizes positive dietary and physical activity behaviors
Congressman Cohen Urges All to Get Coronavirus Vaccine
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Polio could have been prevented by receiving vaccine
Congressman Cohen Announces Child Care Grant to Southwest Tennessee Community College
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Southwest Tennessee Community College will receive a $225,517 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support campus-based childcare services for low-income parents in post-secondary education.
Congressman Cohen Welcomes Proposal to Include Former Cordova Munitions Manufacturing Site on EPA Superfund Priorities List
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Site off Macon Road manufactured artillery shells during World War II
Congressman Cohen Applauds Justice Department Lawsuit to Block Texas Law SB 8 Restricting Abortion
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Chairman Cohen joined his Judiciary Committee colleagues in a letter to General Garland on Tuesday urging him to take the action he took today.
Congressman Cohen Announces Pediatric Leukemia Research Grant to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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“St. Jude has done remarkable work in treating childhood leukemia patients. I know this grant from the National Cancer Institute will advance that important research and will ultimately save lives.”
Congressman Cohen Announces $10.7 Million FEMA Grant to Hire Memphis Firefighters
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“This SAFER grant funding will result in the creation of good-paying jobs in Memphis and will make our city safer. This is an important and timely investment.”
Congressman Cohen Urges Biden Administration Not to Re-Approve Trump’s TennCare Waiver
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A “devastating blow to Tennesseans who rely on Medicaid”
Congressman Cohen Announces $3.2 Million Grant to University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a grant of $3,211,742 to repair, renovate and modernize its biocontainment laboratory from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Congressman Cohen’s Labor Day Statement
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) recognized the annual Labor Day holiday Monday with the following statement:
Congressman Cohen Announces $3.3 Million in Head Start Grants to Porter-Leath
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Porter-Leath’s Head Start Programs will be receiving two grants totaling $3,399,220 from the Administration for Children and Families-Office of Head.
Congressman Cohen Announces Sickle Cell Anemia Research Grant to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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“I’m very pleased to see this investment in research on sickle cell disease, which is a serious problem for residents of Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. Better understanding this disease, which primarily affects African Americans, is critically important in saving lives.”
Congressman Cohen Disagrees with Colleague’s Description of the United States as a “Banana Republic”
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“If you would call back your referring to our country as a ‘banana republic,’ I’d appreciate it… ‘Banana republic’ is over the top.
Congressman Cohen Congratulates MMBC Continuum on Five-Year Grant to Operate the Tennessee Minority Business Development Center
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State-wide operation will support minority- and women-owned businesses
Congressman Cohen Introduces the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
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“Good dental health is necessary for a good quality of life,” said Congressman Cohen. “The Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act would provide Medicare patients the coverage they need to be physically prepared to undergo serious medical procedures.”
Congressman Cohen Announces Grant to University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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“This grant is a significant investment in important cancer research and will ultimately improve outcomes and save lives.”
Congressman Cohen Calls for Passage of John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Historic measure honors the late champion of voting rights
Congressman Cohen Calls for Passage and Votes for John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Historic measure honors the late champion of voting rights
Congressman Cohen Votes to Advance Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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Rule also sets annual budget targets and sends the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to a vote later today
Congressman Cohen Urges Colleagues to “Build Back Better” in House Floor Speech
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Votes expected on critical measures later today
