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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Representing the 5th District of MISSOURI

Press Releases

Congressman Cleaver Released the Following Statement Regarding Syed Jamal

Feb 12, 2018 Press Release
Monday, Feb.12, 2018

Congressman Cleaver Urges Cryptocurrency Companies to Monitor Extremist Groups

Feb 8, 2018 Press Release
Cleaver writes to the Bitcoin Foundation and other organizations imploring them to ensure bitcoin services are not used to harm Americans
Issues:
Science and Technology

Congressman Cleaver Pleased to Hear ICE officials Have Granted Stay for Local College Professor

Feb 8, 2018 Press Release
After public outcry and political engagement, ICE officials have granted a stay for Syed Jamal who faced deportation to Bangladesh

Internet Association Responds to Congressman Cleaver’s Call for Diversity in Tech

Jan 24, 2018 Press Release
After much discussion from Congressman Cleaver and Congresswoman Watson Coleman, IA says it will create a new role to work on diversity and inclusion workforce policies
Issues:
Civil Rights, Science and Technology

Congressman Cleaver Maintains Stance on Funding The Government, Says “No” to Short Term CR

Jan 22, 2018 Press Release
The government can no longer continue to operate without a budget, must end continuing resolutions.
Issues:
Budget and Appropriations, Economy and Jobs, Foreign Affairs, Veterans

Congressman Cleaver Released the Following Statement Regarding the CFPB Acting Director’s Request to Suspend Operational Funding for the CFPB

Jan 18, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Cleaver: Mr. Mulvaney’s goal is to make the CFPB “closed for business” under the Trump Administration
Issues:
Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform

Congressman Cleaver Applauds Facebook’s Hiring Decision Following His Push for Industry Leaders to Enhance Diversity in Tech

Jan 18, 2018 Press Release
Facebook announced today the addition of Kenneth Chenault to its Board of Directors. In October 2017, Congressman Cleaver urged Facebook’s COO, Sheryl Sandberg to do more to include minorities and women within its workforce, especially within leadership positions.
Issues:
Civil Rights, Science and Technology

Congressman Cleaver Released the Following Statement Regarding the Passage of the GOP Tax Bill

Dec 19, 2017 Press Release
Issues:
Budget and Appropriations, Oversight and Government Reform

Following Congressman Cleaver’s Call for Action, Twitter Implements New Policy Aimed At Reducing Hateful and Racist Content

Dec 19, 2017 Press Release
Twitter announces it will begin banning racist and violent posts from its social media platform
Issues:
Science and Technology

Congressman Cleaver Calls on Student Loan Companies to End Predatory Loan Practices

Dec 18, 2017 Press Release
Cleaver sends letters to Navient, Nelnet Inc., Great Lakes, and FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA)
Issues:
Education

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