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Comments come in the wake of one of the largest cases of its kind in U.S. history
Kansas City –– Authorities say the cockfighting bust recently in Upstate New York is one of the largest such cases in the country, involving more than 3,000 fighting roosters and spanning three counties in that state.
Kansas City – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, extends his congratulations to Dr. Jane Chu, of Kansas City, for her forthcoming nomination, by President Barak Obama, to become chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
“This is an extraordinary honor for a woman who is so well-deserving,” said U.S. Representative Cleaver. “Dr. Chu has served our community with distinction and devotion for many years, and her hard work, talent, and passion for culture, education, and the arts make her uniquely qualified for this position.”
Congressman Cleaver comments as the President signs an Executive Order raising the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $10.10 an hour:
Washington DC – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, questioned the new Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System today, as she made her first appearance before Congress. Chair Janet Yellen's testimony covered a range of topics, including the conduct of monetary policy, economic developments and prospects for the future, employment, production, investment, international trade, and prices.
A DAY OF PRAYER AND CONTEMPLATION
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Over the years of ministerial and political careers, I have had many encounters with those who seem to enjoy attacking the work of others. As a boy, my sisters and I spent many Saturday nights with our Grandma Annie Mae, and on Sunday morning, we would attend her church. Although the pastor was not likely seminary trained, he said something one Sunday that he perhaps knew to be profound and dynamic. I know that it struck a chord with at least two people, me and the preacher. For the next few years, he altered his best line each time I went to Grandma's church.
A BIG VOTE – AND A BIG MOMENT
Missouri's Fifth District - It has been a long time coming, but today Congress passed a comprehensive five-year Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 251 to 166.
"This is a critically important moment," said U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. "After almost two years of fighting for this, we finally have a Farm Bill that will provide security for farmers and ranchers in Missouri's Fifth District, a framework for future investment, and a continued focus on food."
Missouri's Fifth District - This is an important day, not just for women throughout Missouri's Fifth District, but for all Americans. Today marks the Fifth Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This law, at its core, is built on the notion of equal pay for women, providing basic protection against pay discrimination, and making sure women get their day in court if treated unfairly.