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Cohen Casts Vote for American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act of 2010

Press Release

Date: May 28, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Taxes Infrastructure Government Budget and Spending

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today voted to support the American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) -- legislation that would promote job growth in Memphis and across the country, extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, provide tax cuts to working families, close tax loopholes, ensure corporate accountability, and prevent the outsourcing of American jobs.

"This legislation will help many working families in Memphis and across the country," said Congressman Cohen. "It helps create jobs and extends the national flood insurance program through the end of the year, which will provide assistance to Memphis families still struggling with the aftereffects of the recent storm."

In Tennessee, the measure would:

* extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31;
* extend for one year (through 2010) the election to take an itemized deduction for state and local general sales taxes;
* support jobs for young adults ages 16 to 24 through summer employment programs; and
* allow for two years concurrent receipt of both Department of Defense military retirement pay and VA military disability pay.


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