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Kansas City – Missouri’s Fifth District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, is strongly urging Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, to act quickly on behalf of the state’s farmers and ranchers. The Congressman has sponsored and sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary Vilsack, signed by all members of the Missouri delegation, in the wake of one of the driest summer months in Missouri’s history. Preliminary numbers suggest June was the 6th driest June on record in this state and the driest in almost two-and-a-half decades.
Kansas City – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, announced today two huge SAFER grants for two area fire departments. Kansas City’s Fire Department will get more than $4.5 million, and the Raytown Fire Protection District will be awarded a $1.2 million grant. SAFER stands for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.
Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, announced the introduction of two resolutions in the House of Representatives to honor Kansas City. In a cooperative effort, the Senate also unanimously approved companion resolutions with the leadership of Republican Senator Roy Blunt and Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill.
The resolutions honor Major League Baseball as a critical part of American history and the Negro Baseball Leagues for its dedication, sacrifice and contributions to baseball and the country.
Calling Congress’ failure to act on a transportation bill ‘outrageous’ -- Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, is urging his colleagues to act now.