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June 3, 2016
EC from DC

Dear Friends,

Recently, there have been growing concerns over the Zika virus. I want to keep you updated on the most recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Issues:EnvironmentHealth
May 25, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) recently submitted a letter to the Department of Labor asking for technology companies that hold sizable government contracts to develop written affirmative-action programs.

May 24, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, along with 177 other Members of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, sent a second letter respectfully asking House Speaker Paul Ryan to disband the Select Investigative Panel on Planned Parenthood.

Issues:Health
May 23, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce that several projects in the Kansas City area are included in the House version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).  WRDA legislation authorizes flood control and other water infrastructure projects conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers.  

May 13, 2016
EC from DC

Last Friday afternoon, the U.S. Treasury Department announced its decision to deny the Central States Pension Fund's application for benefit suspension. Special Master Ken Feinberg announced the decision on May 6, 2016, due to the application not meeting the requirements set forth by the Kline-Miller Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014. The notification letter from Mr.

Issues:Economy and Jobs
May 13, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II wants to remind citizens that during this time of the year, residents may receive phone calls from individuals claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This information from the IRS warns of continued scams and varied tactics.

May 13, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Cleaver said today that he was pleased to vote for a package of bipartisan initiatives that are designed to address the opioid epidemic, but is very concerned the package does not contain any funding to implement these initiatives.

May 9, 2016
Civility Message

Dear Friends,