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Washington, D.C. – Today, CongressmanEmanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, announced they have placed a friendly wager on the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.
If the Royals win, Crowley, who represents Citi Field, will provide Cleaver with Italian ice from the Lemon Ice King of Corona and heroes from Mama's of Corona. If the Mets win, Cleaver will provide Crowley with a President's BBQ Platter from Kansas City's own Gates Bar-B-Q.
On Monday I sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Chuck Rosenberg regarding the danger of a new drug by the name of Alpha-PVP, also known as Flakka. It is a threatening drug that has taken lives and endangers countless more.
Dear Friends,
My choice in life is to never throw away friends, no matter their station in life. I will mention one such friend, whom my family and other friends have experienced from time to time. After his third incarceration in a state prison, I assisted him in securing a room in a half-way house. After all, he had been framed, yet again.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) sent a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Chuck Rosenberg regarding the danger of a new drug by the name of Alpha-PVP, also known as Flakka. It is a threatening drug that has taken lives and endangers countless more.
Dear Friends,
Some of us are old enough to remember when Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley misspoke during the massive anti-war demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention. Many demonstrators and, frankly, members of the media criticized the Chicago police for overreaching and excessive use of force.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) released the following statement in regards to John Boehner's resignation of his speakership:
Thursday was one of the most memorable days in my life. Having the opportunity to see Pope Francis close up was a bulky blessing. I sat in the House Chamber thinking about the impactful style of leadership this pontiff brings to the world.
Yes, I am an ordained United Methodist preacher and that did not, in any way, inhibit my respect for this pope. I listened to his words and the commonalities in our faith traditions moved me more than the differences distress me.
KANSAS CITY, MO - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) will host U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro in Kansas City, MO, on Monday to announce major funding awards that will revitalize distressed neighborhoods and increase opportunity for low-income residents.