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"I am very pleased the USDA has listened to our request for help, and has designated all counties in Missouri's Fifth District as disaster areas," said Congressman Cleaver. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has designated all 114 counties as primary natural disaster areas. The USDA's new designation includes the new areas of Ray, Saline and Lafayette Counties.
"We the People: A Look Inside Congress" is a half-day bi-partisan seminar designed to provide young adults with an inside look at the realities of Congress and the legislative process. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03) will share their experiences as members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Attendees will also hear from a panel of distinguished professionals from the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
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.