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Comments come in the wake of one of the largest cases of its kind in U.S. history
Kansas City –– Authorities say the cockfighting bust recently in Upstate New York is one of the largest such cases in the country, involving more than 3,000 fighting roosters and spanning three counties in that state.
Kansas City – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, extends his congratulations to Dr. Jane Chu, of Kansas City, for her forthcoming nomination, by President Barak Obama, to become chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
“This is an extraordinary honor for a woman who is so well-deserving,” said U.S. Representative Cleaver. “Dr. Chu has served our community with distinction and devotion for many years, and her hard work, talent, and passion for culture, education, and the arts make her uniquely qualified for this position.”
A DAY OF PRAYER AND CONTEMPLATION
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A BIG VOTE – AND A BIG MOMENT
Missouri's Fifth District - This is an important day, not just for women throughout Missouri's Fifth District, but for all Americans. Today marks the Fifth Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This law, at its core, is built on the notion of equal pay for women, providing basic protection against pay discrimination, and making sure women get their day in court if treated unfairly.
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD
While the political standoff continues in Washington, the number of residents in Missouri’s Fifth District, who have been cut off from their unemployment insurance continues to grow.
There are now 1.6 million Americans who have lost this critical lifeline to support their families.
These are Americans who are searching for work.
Another 72,000 people will lose unemployment insurance every week unless and until it is extended.
NOT JUST A NUMBER – BUT A NEIGHBOR
Kansas City – Congressman Cleaver is urging the Speaker of the House to let Members vote immediately on extending emergency unemployment insurance. Twice now Republicans have voted against House Democrats' efforts to be allowed to vote on the extension.
This week I urged the Speaker of the House to let Members vote immediately on extending emergency unemployment insurance. Twice now Republicans have voted against House Democrats’ efforts to be allowed to vote on the extension.
Kansas City - Comments from Congressman Cleaver, U.S. Representative from Missouri's Fifth District, regarding the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty, declared by President Lyndon Johnson during the State of the Union address in 1964: