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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is proud to announce that the President will nominate Chief Alfred C. Lomax of Kansas City to be the next U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri.

The President’s nomination comes on the recommendation of Congressman Cleaver, who has known Chief Lomax since he was Mayor of Kansas City. “I know Al will bring to the U.S. Marshal’s office the same integrity and professionalism that has become his trademark over his 30 years of public service. It was my honor to recommend him to the President,” said Congressman Cleaver.

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) a $1.8 million grant to study options for a combined commuter transit network in Jackson County and urban streetcar in downtown Kansas City.

Kansas City, MO – Last February, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver joined Senators Bond and McCaskill in requesting the Inspector General of the General Services Administration (GSA), Brian Miller immediately begin an audit of GSA’s handling of public health and safety matters at the Bannister Federal Complex. The Inspector General delivered his report today to Congressman Cleaver and both Senators. In his letter of transmittal, Inspector General Miller says, “The enclosed audit report documents GSA’s history of lax management of environmental issues at the Bannister complex.

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) joined with public and private partners to announce new funding for home rehabilitation and energy conservation in the Green Impact Zone Monday.

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement upon the death of his friend and predecessor Congresswoman Karen McCarthy.

“It is with great sadness that I confirm news of the passing of Congresswoman Karen McCarthy. Her fight with Alzheimer’s was devastating and swift and this evening our nation mourns the loss of a true pioneer. She was brave in the face of a truly heartbreaking disease that led to the end of her career in Congress. Our community owes her so very much.”