Press Releases
December 1, 2009
“I appreciate the thoughtful and comprehensive approach the President has outlined to establish clear benchmarks for successfully concluding our involvement in Afghanistan. I want our troops to be brought home safely to their families in a sane and swift way. Our attention should never have been diverted from rooting out Al Qaeda and its successor in terror, the Taliban.
Issues:Armed Services and Defense
November 11, 2009
Bill also will establish National World War I Centennial Commission in Kansas City
October 30, 2009
Final Bill Passed, Sent to President to be Signed into Law
Issues:CommunityEnvironment
October 30, 2009
Funds will help National Parks Service preserve and share the legacy of President Harry S Truman
Issues:Community
October 29, 2009
Action makes down payment on pledge to bring home more money for “green” sewer plan — Kansas City’s green Combined Sewer Overflow Plan will be eligible for more federal money
Issues:Environment
August 20, 2009
“I am committed to a health care plan that covers every single American, reduces the cost of care, allows people to keep their insurance if they like, and prohibits insurers from discriminating based on pre-existing conditions or onset of a tragic illness. Period. I am willing to do whatever is necessary to construct a plan that accomplishes those central goals.
Issues:Health
July 21, 2009
Labor Secretary follows EPA Administrator in visit to innovative project in Kansas City
Issues:CommunityEnvironment
July 21, 2009
Anita Maltbia joins Cleaver as he Chairs the Inaugural CBC Green Roundtable
Issues:CommunityEnvironment
July 14, 2009
Kansas City one of only three cities to receive high level officials
Issues:CommunityEnvironment
May 15, 2009
Cleaver adds amendment to connect green construction with green education
Issues:Economy and JobsEducation