Enewsletter: Please Join Me at My 2015 District Issues Meeting
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Dear friend,
In an effort to provide you with concise information in a more timely fashion, I will be revamping my weekly newsletter and providing more in-depth updates about my work in Congress and back at home on my Facebook page. If you'd like, you can receive these updates as they happen simply by "liking" my Facebook page. Be sure to check it regularly, as it will often be updated several times every day!
Please Join Me at My 2015 District Issues Meeting
From 10am to noon on the morning of Friday, January 16th, I will host a public meeting to discuss issues facing the Ninth District at my office in the Clifford Davis/Odell Horton Federal Building at 167 North Main Street (Suite 369). Read more about how to RSVP to attend my 2015 District Issues Meeting.
Beginning my Fifth Term Representing the Ninth District in Congress
I am honored that the citizens of Tennessee's Ninth District have given me an opportunity to represent them in the United States House of Representatives for a fifth term, and I was proud to be sworn into the 114th Congress this week. Read more about my hopes and goals for this new Congress.
President Obama Visits Tennessee
I share the President's goals of making college more affordable and ensuring educational opportunity for all. However, his community college plan has more in common with the HOPE Education Lottery scholarship program that I worked to create than the Tennessee Promise program. Read more about the President's visit to Tennessee.
Hitting the Ground Running in the 114th Congress
When I was sworn in on Tuesday, I talked about continuing the fight for civil rights. Part of that fight is reining in excessive--and far too often deadly--force used by some police officers. Read the Commercial Appeal's story about two bills I will introduce to address this issue.
Starting the New Year with Chairman Myron Lowery
On New Year's Day, I joined City Council Chairman Myron Lowery at his annual prayer breakfast and discussed what the "Three C" issues that we must address this year: Cuba, commutations, and cannabis. Don't miss Jackson Baker's piece about these issues in the Flyer.
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. Learn more about the competition here.
Honoring Civil Rights Hero & Congressman John Conyers, Jr.
I spoke at a dinner hosted by the NAACP (and the Institute for Policy Studies) honoring Congressman John Conyers, Jr., a civil rights hero and the new Dean of the House, for his 50 years of service in Congress. Read more about my time with Congressman Conyers.
Helping Memphians Get Covered with the Affordable Care Act
The HealthCare.gov insurance marketplace is open now until February 15th for 2015 plan shopping and comparisons. You can visit http://bit.ly/hcSavings to see if you qualify for tax credits that will be applied as discounts on your monthly insurance premium. Read more about this year's health insurance enrollment period.
Supporting the President's New Direction on Cuba
Since 1961, the United States has implemented a failed policy regarding Cuba that 50 years later has accomplished little other than making it more difficult for the Cuban people to access the resources and information that help drive the reforms needed to empower Cuban citizens and improve their quality of life. Watch my speech about President Obama's new direction on Cuba policy.
Thinking of My Friend Gabby Giffords
I'm thinking of my friend and Class of 2006 colleague Gabby Giffords this week, as yesterday marked the 4th anniversary of the tragic Arizona shooting that left 6 dead and injured 13 others. Read more.
Adequately Funding the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
I called on this new Congress to reverse sequestration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and adequately fund the agency, which is our nation's other department of defense. Watch my speech in support of the NIH, which helps protect us from deadly illnesses and diseases.
Getting Politics Out of the Redistricting Process
It's time to take politics out of the redistricting process. I believe that if we eliminate the gerrymandering of districts we will help get more accomplished for our country, and that is why I reintroduced the John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act today. Read more about the FAIR Act.
Standing Against Terrorism and Hate
My thoughts are with the people of France, one of America's oldest allies, and all those who stand against terror and hate. Share this post with your Facebook friends.
As always, I remain.
Most sincerely,
Steve Cohen
Member of Congress
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