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March 11, 2016
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

Sometimes I have weird dreams. It’s not my fault. In one of my congressionally based dreams, I spotted former congressional staffer Rip Van Winkle sitting in the House barbershop getting a haircut, and, because of his eight inch beard, getting a much needed shave.

March 4, 2016
EC from DC

Celebrating Women's History Month

Issues:Community
March 2, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II will join millions across the nation in the annual celebration of Women's History Month.

February 26, 2016
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

February 12, 2016

Retired workers in Missouri will have the opportunity to share their concerns with Ken Feinberg, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Special Master for the implementation of the Kline-Miller Law.

February 9, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House sent President Obama's Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to Congress.  Congressman Cleaver applauded the President for putting forward a budget that builds the foundation for a strong American future – investing in innovation for the 21st century, advancing a world-class education system, and empowering hard-working families.

February 5, 2016
EC from DC

If you truly want to see how Congress was designed to work, this past Tuesday’s vote on H.R. 3700, “The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015” was the vote to watch. It was a true example of what I have written about on several occasions, civility and compromise.

Issues:Housing