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October 14, 2014
EC from DC
KNOWN FOR HIS CIVILITY ON CAPITOL HILL -- CONGRESSMAN CLEAVER THROWS DOWN WITH LEADER PELOSI
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Congressman Cleaver reaches for his third broom as the Kansas City Royals prepare for a third 'sweep' against the San Francisco Giants
Issues:Civil RightsCommunityHealth
October 8, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II has called for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide assistance and information on the outbreak of the Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). This virus, associated with extreme respiratory illness, has reportedly infected six hundred and twenty-eight people across the country.

Issues:Health
October 3, 2014
EC from DC
PUTTING PEOPLE BACK TO WORK


This week, I was very pleased to announce that the Office of Family Assistance within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1 million to the Full Employment Council (FEC) of Kansas City, as a 21st Century HealthCare Works Program grant project.

Issues:CommunityEconomy and JobsEducationVeterans
September 29, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Cleaver is pleased to announce that the Office of Family Assistance within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1 million to the Full Employment Council (FEC) of Kansas City, as a 21st Century HealthCare Works Program grant project.

September 26, 2014
EC from DC
WASHINGTON MUST GET BACK TO WORK


Last week, I signed onto a very important piece of legislation. H.R. 2821, the American Jobs Act, introduced by my colleague, Rep. Frederica Wilson, would do so much to strengthen and grow our economy and put Americans back to work.

Issues:CommunityEconomy and JobsEducationHealth
September 19, 2014
EC from DC

WHERE IS THE GOOD OLD-FASHIONED HARD WORK?

Issues:AgricultureCivilityVeterans
September 18, 2014

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri, working in conjunction with local and federal law enforcement, has filed criminal charges against Eric G. King, alleging that King violated Title 18, United States Code Section 111. King was arrested by the Kansas City Police Department in connection with a separate incident.

Issues:Community
September 12, 2014
EC from DC

CONGRESSMAN CLEAVER ANNOUNCES MILLION DOLLAR BOOST FOR TRANSPORTATION

Issues:CivilityEconomy and JobsTransportation and Infrastructure
September 11, 2014

"As has been reported, early this morning, a window was broken at Congressman Cleaver's Kansas City, Missouri office when an individual attempted to throw an item or items at the building," stated John Jones, Chief of Staff to Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. "This is the second incident within the last three years. The Kansas City Police have completed their initial survey of the scene and we await their report. None of the staff was in the building, and because Congress is in session, Congressman Cleaver is in Washington, D.C.

Issues:Community