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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

@repcleaver

This is the official Twitter page of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, representing Missouri's Fifth District.

Joined July 2010

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
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Because Republicans in Congress refused to shut down this slush fund, the administration continues to move forward with their attempt to steal $1.8 BILLION from American taxpayers to reward individuals that attacked police officers. It’s beyond shameful.
Matt Viser
@mviser
Jun 11
SCOOP: Despite insisting that a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has been scrapped, the administration is quietly assuring allies that payout plans remain on track, @S_Fitzpatrick reports. theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…
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CNN
@CNN
Jun 11
US wholesale prices rise to highest level since 2022 as Iran war's oil shock continues to drive up business costs cnn.it/49UuwFv
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
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Happy to sit down with the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City to talk about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and the work I’m doing to ensure communities can build more affordable housing and lower costs for Missouri families.
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
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During Gun Violence Awareness Month, we remember the lives taken by gun violence and recognize the families and communities forever changed by it. Proud to stand with @HouseDemocrats as we remain committed to advancing gun safety solutions that save lives and keep our
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
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The administration’s attempts to cover up the Epstein Files—which mention the president over and over again—are deeply disturbing and historically corrupt. The American people deserve transparency and justice.
Inside Trump’s White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout
From nytimes.com
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
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The president may have doubled his net worth since returning to office—but American families are falling further and further behind because of his disastrous war and failed economic policies. They deserve so much better.
Steven Rattner
@SteveRattner
Jun 11
Inflation has overtaken wages for the first time in 3 years. That means Americans’ incomes are shrinking in real terms, largely because of the Iran war. My @Morning_Joe Chart.
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
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“Prices have soared in particular on a lot of things Americans buy every day, including coffee, lettuce and more.” American families continue to pay the price for Republicans’ disastrous war in the Middle East.
Prices are soaring on these everyday grocery items, driving up inflation
From washingtonpost.com
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
Jun 10
From the cost of the gasoline you need to fill up your tank to the groceries you need to feed your family, the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East and Republicans failed economic policies are making life harder for the American people.
Yahoo Finance
@YahooFinance
Jun 10
Inflation continued its hot streak in May. Here's a look at what areas saw the largest gains. yhoo.it/3RY2Vx2
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
Jun 10
Rather than investing in housing, health care, or child care to lower costs for American families, Republicans are working to spend another $70 billion in taxpayer funding to support the administration’s extreme policies.
ICE has detained over 500 babies and toddlers under Trump
From ms.now
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
Jun 10
As inflation surges due to the president’s disastrous war in the Middle East, wages are not keeping up with skyrocketing costs. It means hardworking families are falling further and further behind. They deserve better.
Heather Long
@byHeatherLong
Jun 10
Inflation is so high that it's erasing all wage gains. Inflation: 4.2% in May for the past year Wage growth: 3.4% in May for the past year. Americans are getting squeezed financially. This isn't just "bad vibes" about the economy. There is real pain, especially for middle-class
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
Jun 10
“Inflation surged in May to the highest level since early 2023, as Iran war-related fuel costs worked their way through the broader economy.” American families are paying the price for Republicans’ disastrous war in the Middle East.
Inflation jumps to 4.2%, the highest since early 2023
From nbcnews.com
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
Jun 10
RT @USHouseFSC: WATCH: Subcommittee Ranking Member @repcleaver at today's hearing on Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery pr…
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House Committee on Financial Services - Democrats
@USHouseFSC
Jun 10
#HappeningNow - Subcommittee Ranking Member @repcleaver leads Democrats as the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance holds a hearing entitled “Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery.” Tune in 💻:
Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Democrats
From democrats-financialservices.house.gov
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