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Last week marked the 14th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our nation. We will always remember the sacrifices of those who died innocently that day, as well as the valiant acts of heroism of rescue workers, intelligence professionals, and service members in the days, months, and years following.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Cleaver is thrilled to announce that President Barack Obama, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Secretary Julian Castro, has chosen Kansas City to participate in their new digital inclusion program called ConnectHome. This initiative aims to increase broadband access for children and families living in HUD-assisted housing in 28 communities across the country.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver is pleased to announce that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has chosen Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T), led by President Chris Gentile, to continue as the management and operating contractor for the National Security Campus (NSC) in Kansas City, MO.
Each season a new class of interns arrives on Capitol Hill in my Congressional office full of nervousness and excitement for the job at hand: serving the people of Missouri's Fifth District. As we reach the midpoint of these summer internships, I wanted to share with you some of what they have been working on. It is my hope that more bright young people will be interested in public service and apply for Congressional internships.
Today, I am on my way to Charleston, South Carolina, to attend the funeral of the late Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney.
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Congressman Cleaver greets Ward Golston, a World War II Veteran |
"My heart is heavy today for the victims, both living and dead, and their friends and family. As a United Methodist minister, I am deeply troubled to hear of any life lost to violence and hate. After learning of the depraved and profane shooting of Christians, because they were black, in their oasis—their sanctuary— I remembered my own commitment to Bishop W. T. Handy, during my term as Kansas City's Mayor, to conduct the Wednesday evening Bible study and, of course, the Sunday worship service.
Today, Congressman Cleaver sent a letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee calling for the creation of a series of commemorative stamps to be issued in 2017, 2018, and 2019 in memory of World War I.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released this statement regarding the trade votes taken in the House today:
On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the House of Representatives approved H. Res 295, to support local law enforcement agencies' use of body-worn cameras, sponsored by Rep. Al Green (TX-9) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05). Additional original cosponsors for the resolution include Reps.