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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement after reports that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri will pull out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2018.
(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is deeply troubled by President Trump's Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal. The budget calls for a harmful reduction in programs that help every day, working families. It would gut safety net programs that serve many of our nation's most vulnerable citizens. The proposal cuts taxes for the wealthy while cutting crucial housing, education, and health care services.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II wrote a letter to the U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein, requesting an independent prosecutor be appointed immediately to investigate allegations of President Trump's ties to Russia.
"Any interference in our election process, or any cyber threat to our nation, is a grave menace to our democracy. We need a complete accounting of what happened, how it occurred, whether any Americans were involved, and how further interference in our elections can be prevented," wrote Congressman Cleaver.
(Washington, D.C.) - "This report that President Trump may have provided highly classified information to senior Russian officials is beyond disturbing. Congress must immediately be briefed on what, if anything, was provided to Russian senior officials, and whether it could impact the national security interest of the United States. Additionally, the seriousness of these allegations cannot be understated. It's past time for an independent commission."
U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II joined the Congressional Black Caucus Diversity Task Force in sending a letter to corporate officials highlighting the need for greater diversity in the private sector. In the letter, the Members requested a meeting with the following organizations to discuss the issue: the US Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable, the Investment Company Institute, and the Organization for International Investment.
(Kansas City, MO) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
(Kansas City, MO) – Earlier this year, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II was informed that the Hickman Mills American Legion Post 598, located at 11600 Blue Ridge Blvd., had been in desperate need of a wheelchair accessible ramp. The Post provides services for veterans in the Kansas City area.
"Many of the veterans said they were lifting people in wheelchairs up and down the stairs which I'm certain was too much of a strenuous activity for them," said Congressman Cleaver.
As you might already know, I am deeply troubled by the decision Congress made yesterday to pass the American Health Care Act, also known as "Trumpcare". Some of you may have assumed that I voted "No" to stay within party lines but that couldn't be further from the truth.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement on House passage of The American Health Care Act.
"Republicans in Congress have put the health of millions of people in jeopardy by passing Trumpcare. This was a mistake on all levels and I did not support it. Americans across the country have flooded Congressional offices with phone calls asking them to vote "No" on repealing the Affordable Care Act."