EC from DC
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Congressman Cleaver speaks to a crowd of thousands at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. You may watch the speech by clicking here. |
Secretary Julián Castro Comes to Town
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Cris Medina, Executive Director of Guadalupe Center, Secretary Julián Castro, and |
A little over a month ago, I admit, I was angry. Now, I am just plain fed up. I am frustrated.
Once again, Congress has failed to find solutions to the urgent business facing our country, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs and prolonging uncertainty for communities across America.
On the Farm and in Committee
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Congressman Cleaver joins Commissioner Bowen at Garrett Riekhof's |
A Busy Week Back in Missouri's Fifth District
Using Words, Not Weapons
This week, I was honored to visit two local schools: Wendell Phillips Elementary and James Bridger Middle School.
Joyce Neal, Principal Deloris Brown, and Mr. R. Stephen Green, Superintendent of Kansas City School District welcomed us to their school, in connection with the Central Bank of Kansas City's Teach Children to Save lesson. Also present to help was Mr. Bill Dana, CEO Central Bank of Kansas City, who helped create this pilot program to contribute to financial education and literacy in our urban KC schools.
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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 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.