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Just minutes ago the House of Representatives approved critical legislation that will help small businesses and our nation’s veterans. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 674.
H.R. 674, among other things, will repeal the imposition of a 3% withholding on small businesses. That withholding would be on certain payments made to government entities.
River flooding and drought have wreaked havoc on farmers in the Midwest, leaving many facing financial disaster. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, is working to make sure lawmakers find ways to provide fast and fair aid in the event of natural disasters, continue efforts in conservation and keep agricultural research as a priority.
“Obviously we are a Nation Under God. It has been our national motto since 1956, and as a minister, I needed no reminding. It is my personal motto as well,” said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. “My vote on H.Con.Res. 13, a non-binding resolution that carries no force of law, was a stand on principle.
“I am happy to see federal dollars coming home to help our local company and our local economy,” said U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. “The funding announced today by the USDA will help toward creating jobs and expanding the production of advanced biofuels as our nation works to reduce its dependence on foreign oil.”
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is proud to announce that the Senate has confirmed Chief Alfred C. Lomax of Kansas City to be the next U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri.
Kansas City, Mo.-- Congressman Emanuel Cleaver will join Families USA in highlighting how cuts to Medicaid would hurt not just low-income and middle-class families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities, but also the entire economy of Missouri.
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement following yesterday’s meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus with President Obama: