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(Washington D.C.) - Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II joined the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) led by Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Representatives G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), and Barbara Lee (D-CA), in sending a letter to Uber, calling on the ride-share service company and other technology companies to prioritize diversity when filling senior leadership positions.
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II launched an investigation into small business FinTech lending, including online companies that offer payday loan-like products for small businesses and individual consumers.
In recent years, the small business lending market has seen a number of new entrants primarily operating online. Many of these entrants offer "merchant cash advances," which are loans given to small businesses in exchange for a percentage of their future credit card sales receivables.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement upon hearing the news that President Trump has decided to rollback key elements of the current Cuban policies with the United States.
As many of you know, this has been a troubling week. Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives remains in the hospital after a cowardly act of violence. Four others, including two Capitol Police officers, a congressional staffer, and a former congressional staffer suffered injuries as well. I've thought about just how horrific the scene would have been if those two Capitol Police were not there. Special agents Crystal Griner and David Bailey are true heroes--putting their lives on the line to protect others. I wish them a full and speedy recovery.
(Washington, D.C.) - Statement from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II regarding this morning's shooting incident at the congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
"No matter your political affiliation or viewpoint, violence is never the answer to our differences. My prayers are with the families of Congressman Steve Scalise, Rep. Roger William's aide, and our two brave Capitol police officers. I am grateful for the women and men of the Capitol police, the Alexandria police, and other law enforcement who protect us daily."
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce that funding has been provided by the U.S. Army Corps' Fiscal Year 2017 work plan to complete the Blue River Basin/Dodson Levee and the Turkey Creek Basin projects in the Kansas City area.
"This is great news. This was a long standing effort and I'm pleased to help with funding to see these projects reach the finish line," said Congressman Cleaver.
(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding the testimony of former FBI Director, James Comey today before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
It's been a busy week as I returned to the Fifth District of Missouri. My first stop was a humbling commemoration of those who have fought and died serving our country. I spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. There are currently 21.4 million men and women who are veterans in our nation. Over 480,000 are right here in Missouri. It takes a brave soul to fight for people you do not know and even give the ultimate sacrifice for another's security. I felt honored to salute all of our veterans.
(Kansas City, MO) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to leave the Paris Climate Agreement.
"A withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement is short-sighted and a dangerous nod to the National Flat Earth Agency and others who refuse to accept the science that has been embraced by every nation on the planet except war-torn Syria and dictator-driven Nicaragua.