Marshall Democrat-News: Reports from the 5th District by EMANUEL CLEAVER II

Farm regulations fight
Posted Tuesday, February 7, at 5:25 PM

Good news this week in our fight to keep some of the Department of Labor's proposed changes on farm regulations from moving forward. We received word that the U.S Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division will re-propose the portion of its regulation on child labor in agriculture interpreting the "parental exemption." We are making progress, but there is still work much to do, especially in the area of educational programs. These programs are far too valuable to remain in jeopardy...

Why wait for tragedy?
Posted Friday, January 27, at 4:41 PM

From tragedy and unspeakable pain often comes the realization that courage and sheer determination can finally force their way through the chaos. That is what I have witnessed in the wake of the shooting of my colleague, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords...

Keeping 'family' in family farms
Posted Friday, January 6, at 6:07 PM

It is a hot topic that is creating controversy, confusion and concern: new child labor rules proposed by the Department of Labor. There are many proposed changes when it comes to kids on the farm and, it seems, just as many questions. Who will be allowed to work and who won't? Which animals and equipment will they be allowed to work with? And what about crucial programs like 4-H and FFA? The answers, in many cases, remain unclear...

Fight for jobs -- and hope
Posted Tuesday, December 6, at 12:07 PM

Protecting hard-working families is a battle worth fighting. Creating jobs and standing up for those who are struggling in this desperate economy is at the very heart of what Congress should be doing. And moving past the fiery rhetoric and bipartisanship to become a governmental body working for the people, instead of against them, is a responsibility I take very seriously...

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Emanuel Cleaver II is now serving his fourth term representing Missouri's 5h Congressional District Having served for twelve years on the city council of Missouri's largest municipality, Kansas City, Cleaver was elected as the city's first African American mayor in 1991. During his eight year stint in the Office of the Mayor, Cleaver distinguished himself as an economic development activist and an redevelopment craftsman. Cleaver has received five honorary Doctoral Degrees augmented by a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M, of the University of Texas, and a master's degree from St. Paul Theology of Kansas City. Cleaver was unanimously elected the 20th chair of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 112th Congress. Cleaver, a native of Texas, is married to the former Dianne Donaldson. They have made Kansas City home for themselves and their four children. --- Editor's note: Saline County is not currently represented by Rep. Cleaver, but recent redistricting will place the county in the 5th District effective with the 113th Congress in January 2013.

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Farm regulations fight
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