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It is no secret that Congress faces a political climate full of frustration and hostility. Our failure to come together to solve our nation's problems continues to put our shared future in jeopardy.

November 16, 2018
EC from DC
 

I wanted to take this week's EC from DC to say thanks for the opportunity to meet with many of you this month while Congress is in recess.

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November 14, 2018

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II along with Congressmen Ro Khanna, John Lewis, and James Clyburn, introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to civil rights icon Reverend James Lawson. Rev. Lawson will be celebrating his 90th birthday this year. Rev.

July 26, 2018
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

As we go home for our summer break, let us please keep in mind that nothing can polarize congress and community but the belief in, and practice of, polarity politics. A little of the oil of civility in Congress will prevent a deluge of discord in the nation.

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June 15, 2018
EC from DC

Last month, the Trump Administration began to enforce their "zero tolerance" policy for individuals illegally entering the country. Many of these families arrived at the border seeking asylum. Since that mandate, undocumented children have been routinely separated from their families.

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June 7, 2018

June 7, 2018

(Washington, D.C. ) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II spoke on the House floor today about importance of a apology and the need to apologize to Sen. John McCain. These are his remarks. The video can be found here.

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May 17, 2018

(May 17, 2018 - Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Walter Jones (R-NC) introduced H. Res. 901 calling on and encouraging the White House to issue a public apology to Senator John McCain for comments made by White House Communication's Aide Kelly Sadler.

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April 26, 2018
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

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