Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D, MO-5]

Congress Cracks Down On Its Gas Guzzlers

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Missouri Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver told Environment and Energy Daily newspaper most members of Congress lease cars that are not considered ...

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It might get tougher for credit card firms to target students

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

However, that's just what two Missouri Democrats, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and Sen. Claire McCaskill, hope to do. They've each worked in their respective ...

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Congress studies easy student credit

2008-07-20T00:00:00Z

But thatâ€™s just what two Missouri Democrats, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and Sen. Claire McCaskill, hope to do. They have each worked on legislation to tighten the ...

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Northland Latinaâ€™s City Hall summer

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

He spent last summer as an intern in US Representative Emanuel Cleaverâ€™s Independence office. Rios, who graduated from North Kansas City High School in May, ...

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Bernanke: Fannie, Freddie in no danger of failing

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Ill., asked of the financial troubles. Spencer Bachus of Alabama, the panel's most senior Republican, said of the housing ...

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KC Area Transportation Authority will get $6M for bus rapid transit

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Christopher "Kit" Bond, R-Mo., and US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, R-Mo. The money also will enable KCATA to expand the Metro Area Express (MAX) system. ...

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KC Bus System Gets $6M For Troost Project

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Kit Bond and US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver announced that the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is getting more than $6 million in federal funds. ...

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Bernanke tries to settle nerves over economy,banks

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” When Missouri Democrat Emanuel Cleaver asked Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday when the nation's financial woes would end ...

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Congressional members need to focus on their fuel-efficient cars

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

The change, sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, D-Mo., thought that since Congress forced auto companies to increase fuel economy, lawmakers should follow ...

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July 28 event to mark end to racial segregation in US military

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

The public program also will include the Whiteman Air Force Base Honor Guard, the music of a local gospel choir and remarks by US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. ...

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Religious Defamation Resolutions Are Setting a Dangerous Precedent

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

... briefing or to RSVP, please contact Tina Ramirez with Representative Trent Franks (5-4576) or Cassandra Young with Representative Emanuel Cleaver (5-4535).

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Highlights Activism, Commitment ...

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

... including Soledad O'Brien, Hill Harper, Dr. Randal Pinkett, and Honorary Convention Chair and Alpha Brother Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). ...

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Senate approves telecom immunity

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

Supporters of the bill â€” such as Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri â€” said protecting Sprint was the point. â€œIâ€™ve got â€¦ Sprint employees in and around the 5th ...

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US attorney seeks review of firefightersâ€™ case, cites Kansas City ...

2008-07-01T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who was mayor pro tem at the time of the explosions, issued a statement Tuesday saying that the US attorneyâ€™s action is appropriate ...

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US Representative Cleaver Announces Grant for Habitat for Humanity ...

2008-07-01T00:00:00Z

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 1, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) announced today that Habitat for Humanity Kansas City, ...

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Tuesday's editorial: New probe needed in KC firefighters' case

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat from Kansas City, said he will urge a new inquiry. The Missouri Bar may be able to expedite an investigation by adopting ...

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AP Top Missouri News at 3:58 am CDT

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

... surrounding that explosion be reopened, and that if it is necessary, that we go back to trial," said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Kansas City Democrat. ...

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Witnesses say they lied in fatal fire case

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z

... surrounding that explosion be reopened, and that if it is necessary, that we go back to trial," said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Kansas City Democrat. ...

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Congressmen prefer SUVs

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z

The change was sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, D-Mo., whose office leases a retrofitted Ford Econoline van that runs on used cooking oil. ...

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Witnesses say federal investigator pressured them to lie

2008-06-28T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said he would ask other area representatives to join him in an effort to begin a new inquiry. â€œWe need to go to the attorney general ...

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