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This coming Wednesday, my staff will be available to assist you with casework at the Mid-Continent Public Library, Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road, In Raytown, Missouri. The Mobile Office will bring the office and all its capabilities to you, in your neighborhood.
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Kansas City – Missouri’s Fifth District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, is strongly urging Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, to act quickly on behalf of the state’s farmers and ranchers. The Congressman has sponsored and sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary Vilsack, signed by all members of the Missouri delegation, in the wake of one of the driest summer months in Missouri’s history. Preliminary numbers suggest June was the 6th driest June on record in this state and the driest in almost two-and-a-half decades.
Kansas City – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, announced today two huge SAFER grants for two area fire departments. Kansas City’s Fire Department will get more than $4.5 million, and the Raytown Fire Protection District will be awarded a $1.2 million grant. SAFER stands for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.
Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, announced the introduction of two resolutions in the House of Representatives to honor Kansas City. In a cooperative effort, the Senate also unanimously approved companion resolutions with the leadership of Republican Senator Roy Blunt and Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill.
The resolutions honor Major League Baseball as a critical part of American history and the Negro Baseball Leagues for its dedication, sacrifice and contributions to baseball and the country.
Kansas City – Congressman Cleaver today joined Posty Cards of Kansas City, as well as other project partners and community leaders, to celebrate the company’s groundbreaking honor of receiving LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
This certification makes Posty Cards the first Platinum industrial building in the state – and one of only seven nationwide. Posty is by far the smallest company with this distinction.
Kansas City – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, today urged Members of Congress to immediately make more money available to fight floods and finish repairs in Missouri’s Fifth District.
“My constituents, as well as many thousands of others living along the Missouri River, experienced a flood of historic proportions and catastrophic damages last year,” said Congressman Cleaver. “And still today, they are dealing with delays, waiting for repairs, and living in fear of future flooding. Enough is enough. Let’s get them the help they need – now.”