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

Hefty rate increases are recommended in coming years

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

...supports improved water/sewer infrastructure,” the Nov. 12 letter states.Danny Rotert, spokesman for U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City, said Cleaver was aware of the request. Rotert said a stimulus package probably wouldn’t be acted..

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Congressional reps want answers

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Sam Graves, Ike Skelton, Russ Carnahan, Jo Ann Emerson, Todd Akin, Emanuel Cleaver and William Lacy Clay. Noticeably absent from that list is our own Rep. ...

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Chair fight sparks fear on seniority

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D), an African-American from Missouri and a strong proponent of the seniority system, said Dingellâ€™s ejection would mean â€œnobody is ...

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Chair fight sparks fear on seniority

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...to attack the seniority system, which rewards years of service, and send a signal that all top jobs are now fair game. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D), an African-American from Missouri and a strong proponent of the seniority system, said Dingell’s ejection

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Union Station is seeking a tax boost

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

Union Station is dusting off a plan that calls for a 5-cent property tax increase as well as private donations to build an endowment.Officials put the same idea forward earlier this year. Councilwoman Deb Hermann proposed an umbrella tax to

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Capital's hottest ticket may truly be a hot ticket

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

...to secure spots in the ticketed area, standing or sitting. As of Monday, more than 100 constituents of U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City had put their names on his list.However, an aide who was tuned to the beltway buzz said that Cleaver —.

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Capital's hottest ticket may truly be a hot ticket

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

As of Monday, more than 100 constituents of US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City had put their names on his list. However, an aide who was tuned to the ...

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Capitalâ€™s hottest ticket may truly be a hot ticket

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

As of Monday, more than 100 constituents of US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City had put their names on his list. However, an aide who was tuned to the ...

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Graves rolls over Barnes, while Cleaver is re-elected easily

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

...Dave Browning, the Libertarian candidate, had 4 percent. In other Missouri congressional races, 5th District U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat, handily defeated Republican rival Jacob Turk 65 percent to 35 percent with 98 percent of precincts report

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Dems Seek Edge In Mo. Congressional Races

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

... Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton beat Republican Jeff Parnell in central and western Missouri's 4th District. Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver defeated Republican Jacob Turk in Kansas City's 5th District. Republican Rep. Roy Blunt beat Democrat Richard Monr

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Republicans keep edge in Mo. House delegation

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

...Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton beat Republican Jeff Parnell in central and western Missouri’s 4th District. — Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver defeated Republican Jacob Turk in Kansas City’s 5th District. — Republican Rep. Roy Blunt beat Democrat Ri

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Rep. Cleaver Defends His Fifth District Seat Vigorously Against ...

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

4, whether they want to continue with the representation they have received from Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver or seek a new direction from political ...

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Republicans Keep Edge in Mo. House Delegation

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton beat Republican Jeff Parnell in central and western Missouri's 4th District. -- Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver defeated ...

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Mike Viqueira

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), a member of the Congressional Black Congress, revealed his intention on the air today in an interview with Andrea Mitchell. ...

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Democrats seek edge in Mo. Congressional races

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver defeated Republican Jacob Turk in Kansas City's 5th District. -- Republican Rep. Roy Blunt beat Democrat Richard Monroe in ...

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Cleaver Discusses His Win, Significance of Obama Campaign

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver won reelection to his House seat on Tuesday, and discussed the significance of Obama's campaign for President. KANSAS CITY, MO. ...

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Barnes, Graves Congressional Contest Bitter

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

In Kansas City's 5th District, Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver was running against Republican Jacob Turk. In the 7th District of southwest Missouri, ...

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US Rep. Roy Blunt wins re-election in 7th District of southwest ...

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver defeated Republican Jacob Turk to win re-election in Missouri's 5th Congressional District. The Associated Press declared ...

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Cleaver Wins Re-Election to US House

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver defeats Republican Jacob Turk to win re-election in Missouri's 5th Congressional District. The Associated Press declared ...

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Open Caucus: Postcard From Missouri

2008-10-29T00:00:00Z

My Congressman, Emanuel Cleaver, will easily win re-election. The only other interesting race here is the gubernatorial contest between Jay Nixon, ...

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