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August 12, 2016
EC from DC

On Monday morning, I had the privilege of joining Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) in a joint press conference in Jefferson City to discuss our bipartisan housing legislation that was recently signed into law by President Obama. This law, H.R. 3700 and Public Law No. 114-201, will reform housing policies in America for the first time in decades.

Issues:Housing
August 5, 2016
EC from DC

Tomorrow marks the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. Three years ago, in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court invalidated a key component of the VRA that prevented discrimination before it occurred. Since then, the right to vote has been under coordinated attack around the country.

Issues:Civil Rights
July 8, 2016
EC from DC

This has been another week of unthinkable violence in our country. The events that have taken place over the course of these last few days have been deeply troubling and disheartening… police shootings and police officers shot and killed. Sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes, out of chaos, we can find our purpose.

June 17, 2016
EC from DC

Surprisingly, there are over 6,000 languages spoken by the inhabitants of this tiny planet we call home. Tragically, with the spewing of verbal vomit on the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the United States is daily creating a despicable dialect as the world’s newest language.

June 3, 2016
EC from DC

Dear Friends,

Recently, there have been growing concerns over the Zika virus. I want to keep you updated on the most recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Issues:EnvironmentHealth
May 13, 2016
EC from DC

Last Friday afternoon, the U.S. Treasury Department announced its decision to deny the Central States Pension Fund's application for benefit suspension. Special Master Ken Feinberg announced the decision on May 6, 2016, due to the application not meeting the requirements set forth by the Kline-Miller Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014. The notification letter from Mr.

Issues:Economy and Jobs
May 6, 2016
EC from DC

The Supreme Court is in the midst of deciding one of the most important immigration cases in years – at stake is the unity of millions of families with undocumented members. And yet, the case will be heard with only eight Supreme Court Justices.

Issues:Oversight and Government Reform
April 29, 2016
EC from DC

In this world, we only get one life. We can’t erase the things of the past, or bury them in some grave – but the good news is – we can always start anew.

Issues:HousingVeterans