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Kansas City, MO (May 4, 2012) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D –MO) and other Kansas City, MO officials today announced  that the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) will be implementing the ShotSpotter Flex℠ gunshot location, alert and analysis solution.

“Open House” Event for new Energy-Star Rated Raytown Homes built with Neighborhood Stabilization Program set for 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2^nd, 2012

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Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts, announced a series of matching and partnership grants. $25 million dollars, $4 million of which is in arts education projects, will be awarded in matching grants, and a whopping $48.5 million will be awarded in matching partnership grant awards.

Congressman Cleaver, along with U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced today that HUD will provide $72.6 million to public housing agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to supply permanent housing and case management for more than 10,000 homeless veterans.

“Students should be encouraged to vote, not misled, confused, or outright barred from voting,” said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II.

"I am honored to have Sister Berta Sailer as my guest to the State of the Union address.  For decades she has worked each and every day to make life better for thousands of Kansas City's poorest children regardless of race, religion or politics. She is a true champion for others and an example of seeking our better selves," said Congressman Cleaver.