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News from April 2023

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Congressman Steve Cohen Mourns the Passing of Harry Belafonte

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 30, 2023

On April 25, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) issued the following statement on the passing of Harry Belafonte:

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Apr 29, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Cohen Announces More Than $11.6 Million in Federal Infrastructure Funding for the Memphis International Airport

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 21, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced that the Memphis International Airport will receive an $11.65 million federal infrastructure grant award to support the reconstruction of existing taxiway, as well as for the installation of new taxiway lighting.

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Congressman Cohen and Senator Gillibrand Encouraged by Progress on Truck Safety Measures

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 28, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York responded to Tuesday’s announcement that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has named 16 members to a new Advisory Committee on Underrides Protection and published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking side underride guards, both of which were provisions they advanced as part of the Stop Underrides Act in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Congressman Kustoff Announces May Mobile Office Hours

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 28, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced today mobile office hours for the month of May. Mobile office hours will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd, and Thursday, May 4th.

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Congressman Cohen Calls for Developing a More Diverse Aviation Workforce

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 27, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today questioned expert witnesses at a hearing on Reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration entitled “Examining the Current and Future Challenges Facing the Aerospace Workforce.”

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Congressman Kustoff Introduces the Small Business Investment Act

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 27, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) today introduced the Small Business Investment Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives. This legislation will make it easier for small businesses to access the financing they need to grow and succeed in today’s economy.

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Congressman Cohen Introduces the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 26, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reintroduced the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act, assuring that the Supreme Court’s Olmstead ruling, giving the disabled the qualified right to receive the services they need in a setting of their choice, is honored. The measure has 58 bipartisan House cosponsors.

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Congressman Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Restore Holocaust Survivors' Rights

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 26, 2023

On April 18, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Max Miller (R-OH), and John Garamendi (D-CA), introduced the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act in the House of Representatives

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Congressman Cohen Says TCAP Testing Should be Waived for Affected Students

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 25, 2023

Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), whose newly redrawn district now contains parts of Tipton County, today wrote Governor Bill Lee asking that he waive the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing for approximately 1,200 students in areas affected by recent storms, especially at badly damaged schools in Covington.

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Congressman Kustoff Introduces the Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 25, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today introduced the Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act in the House of Representatives. This bill protects small businesses and taxpayers by bolstering taxpayer protections, prohibiting improper Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting of taxpayers, compensating taxpayers for IRS abuse, and lowering the regulatory burden on taxpayers.

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Congressman Cohen Commemorates Yom HaShoah

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 24, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today recognized Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Rep. Kustoff Op-Ed: "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act is key to alleviating crime crisis"

By Memphis Standard Report | Apr 24, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) recently penned an op-ed for the Washington Times titled, "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act is key to alleviating crime crisis".

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Apr 22, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Apr 15, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many people moved to Shelby County in 2019 from the same state?

By Memphis Standard | Apr 12, 2023

Shelby County saw 3,017 people migrate from within the state during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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How many people moved to Shelby County in 2019 from across the U.S.?

By Memphis Standard | Apr 12, 2023

Shelby County saw 12,098 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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How many people moved to Shelby County in 2019?

By Memphis Standard | Apr 12, 2023

Shelby County saw 15,194 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Apr 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lemoyne-Owen College Back 2 Back LOC Invitational Champs

By Memphis Standard Reports | Apr 1, 2023

For the second consecutive season the LOC men's golf team has brought home first place in the LOC Golf Invitational