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February 5, 2015

Today, Congressman Cleaver called on Google to expand internet access in low-income communities. On March 30, 2011, after a competitive selection process, both Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas were selected as launch sites for the Fiber project. By September 2012, the results of the pre-registration process were clear.

February 2, 2015
Civility Message

This past weekend, a former elected official asked me which airport in D.C. I use.

Issues:Civility
February 2, 2015

Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Al Green (TX-09) announced that President Obama has included funding for body cameras in his FY2016 budget.

January 30, 2015
EC from DC

Missouri's Fifth District is what I like to call a microcosm of our country. Our urban and rural communities depend on and derive strength from one another in a symbiotic, beneficial relationship.

Issues:CommunityFinancial ServicesOversight and Government Reform
January 29, 2015

After a personal call with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray, U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver today announced that the CFPB will propose changes to existing mortgage rules to promote responsible lending by small creditors, especially in rural and underserved areas.

January 28, 2015
Civility Message

Preachers tell the story of the passion play, presented in a big city park during the holy week of the Christian tradition. As the actors processed up a hillside, the young man portraying Christ carried a heavy cross.

Issues:Civility
January 16, 2015
EC from DC

Yesterday, as it sometimes happens, I was on television for a little bit to talk about the issues of the day. I was on two very different shows, with two very different hosts, and two different audiences. I like to do that—to talk with people who think differently than I do. And my staff told me that many of you called my Washington office to say thank you.

Issues:CivilityCommunity
January 16, 2015
Civility Message

Although these weekly missives are intended for 435 Members, this writing is directed more to the 58 newly elected Representatives.

Issues:Civility