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Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 9?

By Memphis Standard | Dec 8, 2024

This former Memphis Standard area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 9.

Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Dec 7, 2024

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

Senators commend updates on Kids Online Safety Act amid free speech concerns

By Memphis Standard | Dec 7, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have issued a statement following the announcement by X CEO Linda Yaccarino regarding updated text for the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

Senators urge House GOP leaders to advance kids' online safety legislation

By Memphis Standard | Dec 6, 2024

Earlier this week, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal joined a bipartisan group of legislators urging House Republican leaders to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) package before the end of the year.

Blackburn and Ossoff introduce bill targeting illicit imports and forced labor

By Memphis Standard | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Jon Ossoff have introduced the Detection and Exclusion of Negligent, Illicit, and Extralegal Deliveries (DENIED) Act.

Senate passes bipartisan bill to boost US music tourism

By Memphis Standard | Dec 6, 2024

The U.S. Senate has passed the American Music Tourism Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn and John Hickenlooper.

Steve Cohen demands transparency in Gaetz ethics case

By Memphis Standard | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen voiced strong opinions on ethical transparency and constitutional amendments via social media posts dated December 5-6, 2024.

Blackburn and Kelly propose bill to expand Medicaid's direct primary care model

By Memphis Standard | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Mark Kelly have introduced a new bill aimed at improving access to primary care for Medicaid recipients in rural areas.

Steve Cohen criticizes Trump's cabinet nominations and condemns Iran's human rights violations

By Memphis Standard | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen has voiced concerns over Donald Trump's cabinet appointments and criticized Iran's human rights practices in tweets dated December 5, 2024.

Steve Cohen discusses CFPB rules and Matt Gaetz investigation

By Memphis Standard | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen commented on several political matters via Twitter posts dated December 4, 2024.

Senate leaders urge House GOP to advance child online safety legislation

By Memphis Standard | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell and Ranking Member Ted Cruz, along with Senators Edward Markey, Bill Cassidy, Richard Blumenthal, and Marsha Blackburn, have urged House Republican leaders to pass the Kids Online Safety and...

Steve Cohen criticizes Kash Patel's potential role as FBI Director

By Memphis Standard | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen shared his views on several pressing topics via social media in early December 2024.

Congress members seek GAO probe into federal funds for abortion providers

By Memphis Standard | Dec 3, 2024

In Washington, D.C., a group of 112 Members of Congress has requested an investigation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) into federal funding awarded to abortion providers over the past three years.

Steve Cohen discusses Trump's cabinet and calls for pardon reform

By Memphis Standard | Dec 2, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen shared critical opinions about Trump's cabinet and an FBI appointment while advocating for constitutional changes to limit presidential pardon powers on December 2nd via social media posts

Blackburn warns seniors about rising artificial intelligence scam threats

By Memphis Standard | Dec 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), the ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, has issued a warning to senior citizens about the rising threat of artificial intelligence (AI) scams.

Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 2?

By Memphis Standard | Dec 1, 2024

These former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 2.

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Nov 30, 2024

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

Steve Cohen expresses gratitude and support for Ukraine in recent tweets

By Memphis Standard | Nov 28, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen recently expressed gratitude towards his constituents in Memphis while also extending Thanksgiving wishes through social media posts dated November 25 and November 28, respectively.

Steve Cohen comments on global economics and celebrates Memphis sports victory

By Memphis Standard | Nov 25, 2024

Congressman Steve Cohen shared insights into global economic issues post-pandemic and celebrated a notable victory by Memphis over UConn at the Maui Invitational tournament through tweets dated November 25, 2024