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"The Future of Financial Services and Insurance: Risk and Regulation at Home and Abroad" will be broadcast live here.
Today, Congressman Cleaver released this comment in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' change to Choice Program Eligibility:
Washington, D.C. – Today, on the 100th day of the new GOP Congress, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II called on House Republicans to come together and get to work to improve our economy and invest in our infrastructure.
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Congressman Cleaver speaks at the National Stand Up for Transportation Day Event about the importance of transportation and infrastructure. Read more here. |
This month, Google officially announced a much-needed re-opening of its sign-up and outreach process. This change will allow anyone living within an existing Fiberhood to sign up for the service. The new changes include the "basic internet" option, which is a free five Mbps internet service after a $300 construction fee.
This week, I received call after call on a certain bill coming before the House for a vote. Some callers asked me to vote for the bill. Some callers asked with me to vote against it. To those doctors, nurses, and senior citizens who took the time to call me and my staff, I appreciate hearing your thoughts, and I do value your messages. To the hospital officials and health center advisors who came in to meet with me, thank you for your time and your insights. At times like these, I know it is important to listen to all sides and sentiments on an issue before making a decision.
Today's EC from DC is a special one. It's not about me, or what's going on in Washington, DC, or what we see on the news. It's about six promising young people from our community.
Moving in the Right Direction
Last week brought good news about our economy. Jobs numbers are up. Manufacturing is up. The unemployment rate is down. This is good news. By the numbers: