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September 28, 2017
Civility Message

September 27, 2017

Lately, I have been contemplating the President's response to numerous athletes' peaceful protests during the National Anthem. This is what I would have liked to hear him say:

My Fellow Americans,

Issues:Civility
September 27, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II joined 144 Members of Congress in signing a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to provide additional assets to those suffering from the aftermaths of a devastating hurricane. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were directly hit by Hurricane Maria resulting in several days of widespread power outages and reduced telecommunications.

September 22, 2017

(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II highlighted a new report which shows how the latest Trumpcare legislation, which the Senate GOP hopes to rush to a vote next week, would rob insurance coverage from 534,000 Missourians in 2027.

Issues:Health
September 15, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce that the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant of $1,882,260 for the expansion of the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

"This is welcoming news for families of our fallen soldiers in the Fifth District of Missouri. They will have the opportunity to visit and honor their loved ones in an enhanced and newly renovated cemetery," said Congressman Cleaver.

Issues:Veterans
September 5, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II denounces President Trump's decision today to terminate the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and reaffirms his commitment to protecting our country's Dreamers. Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the administration will end DACA with a six month delay.

September 1, 2017

(Kansas City, MO) - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement in regards to President Trump's plans to effectively end the DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, program.

"Because I am an ordained United Methodist clergy, I cannot resist saying that Ezekiel 18 is clear, each individual is responsible for his/her own sins. Listen to the text:

Ezekiel 18:19

Issues:Civil Rights
September 1, 2017
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When I left the Hill for August recess and returned to the Fifth District of Mi

August 30, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of President Trump's speech in Missouri outlining Republicans' plan to give tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)) joined Not One Penny and Indivisible on a press call to discuss the Republican giveaways to the wealthy and well-connected. Speakers today called on President Trump to introduce a tax plan that doesn't include tax giveaways to the wealthy and well-connected.

August 16, 2017

(Kansas City, MO) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement upon watching President Trump's press conference wherein the President of the United States defended hate groups responsible for violent clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.