Congressman Jim Cooper

Representing the 5th District of Tennessee
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Dec 4, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) today praised President Obama’s upcoming visit to Nashville on December 9.

“It’s always an honor and a thrill when a sitting president visits Nashville,” Cooper said. “I welcome President Obama to our vibrant, thriving and diverse city. Nashville is the perfect setting for his remarks.”

Dec 3, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) announced today that his Counsel, Alfred Degrafinreid II, has departed to become Chief Deputy Criminal Court Clerk of Davidson County.

“I’m sorry to lose Alfred,” Cooper said. “He has been a tremendous asset to my office and to Nashville, but this is a good, big step for a rising star.”

Oct 23, 2014 Press Release

NASHVILLE—U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) and several community leaders on Wednesday, October 15, discussed a new government report that focuses attention on voter ID laws in Tennessee.

Oct 23, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – In light of the Ebola outbreak, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) today signed a letter raising concerns about insufficient funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Sep 24, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) recently announced several changes to his staff, including the retirement of a top employee in his Nashville office, Don Majors.

A former district councilman, Majors worked almost 12 years for Cooper, rising to the position of director of special projects.

Sep 23, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) today applauded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for awarding more than $10 million in grants to fight gender bias in medicine. Vanderbilt University will be one of the research centers chosen to study gender differences.

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Sep 17, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper today voted against legislation that would extend resources to forces in Syria. A member of the House Armed Services Committee, Cooper entered a statement into the Congressional Record.

In the statement, Cooper outlined seven reasons for his vote.

Sep 12, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) will celebrate two decades since the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) became law on Sept. 13, 1994.

VAWA significantly strengthens the ability of the federal government, states, law enforcement and service providers to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.

Aug 27, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) made the following statement on the passing of attorney George “Citizen” Barrett:

Jul 22, 2014 Press Release

Rep. Jim Cooper avoids partisan extremes
By Paul C. Barton

(Excerpts from The Tennessean)

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