Oversight and Government Reform

Strong government oversight strengthens our political process and improves the function of our government. It is important that the citizens of our nation always hold our government responsible for its actions, whether they are positive or negative. My duty as your Congressman is to represent you, my constituents, and your concerns. I understand that Congress's current situation can be frustrating. While partisan politics can be detrimental in some cases, strong differences of opinion have made our nation great, cultivating and nurturing different viewpoints. It is only through a respectful exchange of these ideas that we can truly engender a thriving and strong democracy.
An ethical and accountable government is imperative to keeping our country great. Transparency and strong whistleblower protection are both important in a well-functioning government.
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- 1 in 4 women in the United States is a victim of domestic violence.
- 3 women in our country are murdered by their partners every day.
- 1 out of every 6 women has survived attempted or completed sexual assault.
- 15 million children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence each year.
"The numbers speak for themselves. And the faces behind those numbers make clear why this legislation is so very important," said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II.
When I grew up, Americans hoped for the best from their leaders. Now, they just hope we avoid the worst. I reluctantly and cautiously voted in favor of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, also known as the legislation to avert the fiscal cliff, because I believe it is in reaching out and finding compromise that we find a way to move forward, keep our economy on the right track, and increase employment for hardworking people in Missouri’s Fifth District.
The 113th Congress is now officially underway. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, (D-Missouri) was sworn in Wednesday afternoon in the Nation’s Capitol for his fifth term as a United States Congressman. This will be the Congressman’s first term representing the enlarged and newly configured Fifth District following re-districting by the Missouri Legislature.
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