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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement upon the death of his friend and predecessor Congresswoman Karen McCarthy.

“It is with great sadness that I confirm news of the passing of Congresswoman Karen McCarthy. Her fight with Alzheimer’s was devastating and swift and this evening our nation mourns the loss of a true pioneer. She was brave in the face of a truly heartbreaking disease that led to the end of her career in Congress. Our community owes her so very much.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II invites all former and retired employees of the Bannister Federal Complex to a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124, located at 303 East 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Mo.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved legislation that will save or create 319,000 American jobs in local communities, including 161,000 teacher jobs, and also discourages American corporations from shipping jobs overseas. By a vote of 247 to 161, the House passed H.R. 1586, the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act. President Obama indicated he would sign the legislation into law later today.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, today urged Senate Republicans to stop blocking critical legislation that would boost America's economic recovery, reduce the number of people standing in Missouri’s unemployment lines, and provide relief for those in between jobs.

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 15, 2010, after the last votes of the day, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, will join with his neighbors, Rep. Albio Sires, Rep. John Linder, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Mark Kirk, Rep. Judy Biggert, Rep. Jason Chaffetz, Rep. Jim McDermott, and their staff to enjoy a “Civility Social.” These members from across the aisle and around the country will join in a spirit of bipartisanship and camaraderie to share refreshments from their home districts.