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March 25, 2011

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II was joined by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Ron Sims to announce two grants totaling $4.5 million for planning in the Green Impact Zone and surrounding communities.

Issues:Housing
March 15, 2011

On Monday, with snow on the ground, Congressman Cleaver joined city officials and children in Northeast Kansas City to dream of summer fun.

Issues:Community
March 11, 2011
Bipartisan co-sponsors promote H.R. 938 as the nation mourns the passing of the last American veteran of the Great War
March 2, 2011

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is proud to announce that the President will nominate Chief Alfred C. Lomax of Kansas City to be the next U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri.

The President’s nomination comes on the recommendation of Congressman Cleaver, who has known Chief Lomax since he was Mayor of Kansas City. “I know Al will bring to the U.S. Marshal’s office the same integrity and professionalism that has become his trademark over his 30 years of public service. It was my honor to recommend him to the President,” said Congressman Cleaver.

Issues:Community
December 22, 2010

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) a $1.8 million grant to study options for a combined commuter transit network in Jackson County and urban streetcar in downtown Kansas City.

November 18, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri was elected by acclamation as the 22nd Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during the group’s organizational meeting, yesterday evening. The CBC is one of the largest and most influential groups in Congress. Congressman Cleaver’s elevation to Chairman after only six years in Congress is seen as remarkable.