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May 6, 2016
EC from DC

The Supreme Court is in the midst of deciding one of the most important immigration cases in years – at stake is the unity of millions of families with undocumented members. And yet, the case will be heard with only eight Supreme Court Justices.

Issues:Oversight and Government Reform
May 6, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department has announced its decision to deny the Central States Pension Plan application for benefit suspension. Special Master Ken Feinberg announced the decision today due to the application not meeting the requirements set forth by the Kline-Miller Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014.

May 4, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed, written by Congressman Cleaver, appeared in the May 4, 2016 edition of The Hill.

April 29, 2016
EC from DC

In this world, we only get one life. We can’t erase the things of the past, or bury them in some grave – but the good news is – we can always start anew.

Issues:HousingVeterans
April 29, 2016

Kansas City – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress shows that one in every ten adults who are experiencing homelessness are veterans.

Issues:Housing
April 25, 2016
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

Issues:Civility
April 22, 2016
EC from DC

Yesterday, I, along with my colleague Congressman Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana introduced House Resolution 696. This resolution honors the heritage of jazz in the United States, acknowledging the seeds of jazz and its evolution into a signature American sound.

Issues:Community
April 21, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce the introduction of House Resolution 696 honoring the heritage of jazz in the United States. Congressman Cleaver, along with Congressman Cedric L.

Issues:Community
April 19, 2016
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

Issues:Civility
April 15, 2016
EC from DC

On Tuesday, we marked Equal Pay Day, the day when, more than three months into the year, women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year. Once again, I call on all Members of Congress to come together in support of the passage of the critical Paycheck Fairness Act. More must be done to close the wage gap that still exists between women and men.

Issues:Economy and Jobs