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Rep. Cleaver Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP

In Washington, there's no sign of progress in ending the shutdown, and President Trump has not even tried to lead any talks Around the country, in the meantime, the hardships are really starting to mount for federal workers. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 27(source)

The Big Ugly Bill made the largest cut to SNAP in history. Now, the administration is playing politics with these benefits. That’s why I joined 213 House Democrats in calling on USDA to maintain funding for SNAP during the Republican shutdown. cleaver.house.gov/media-center...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and 212 other House Democrats in sending a letter to U.S.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 27(source)

Breaking ground, building hope. Proud to celebrate the start of the Parade Park redevelopment—a project rooted in equity, community, and progress for Kansas City’s East Side. This project will bring new housing, jobs, and opportunity right where they’re needed most.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 24(source)

“millions of people will see their health insurance payments double or even triple in 2026.” “by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years.” “affecting up to 17 million Americans” This is why Democrats are fighting to #ProtectOurCare and lower costs!

Exclusive: Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show. The price increases — affecting up to 17 million Americans who buy coverage on the federal marketplace — are by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 24(source)

“Some 181 farmers filed for bankruptcy protection in the first half of the year, a 60 percent increase from the year before and the highest six-month reading since 2020” But instead of supporting American farmers, the president gave a $20 billion bailout to Argentina.

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Many farmers support President Trump. But they have been crushed by the effects of his trade war with China. Now, they’re bewildered by his decision to buy beef from Argentina to bring down prices, which they see as antithetical to his campaign promises.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 24(source)

The president’s tariff taxes are driving up prices on everyday essentials that American families depend on. It’s time for Republicans in Congress to utilize their Article One powers under the constitution to put an end to this reckless experiment.

FactPost

Reporter: It is not just in your head. Food prices are indeed climbing. Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs skyrocketed by 5.6%, with eggs alone soaring a staggering 27.3%. With food prices climbing at 3%, they are outpacing the overall inflation rate

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 24(source)

Inflation is back at 3% for the first time since January—and it’s all because of the president’s reckless tariff taxes. Now, instead of working in a bipartisan manner to lower costs on essentials like health care and groceries, Republicans have shut the government down.

CNN

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US inflation is back above 3%, the highest it's been since January https://cnn.it/47oTU3Z

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 24(source)

I was proud to help secure federal dollars for this project through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I look forward to the tremendous benefits it will bring to communities across #MO05. Together, we’ll keep building a better Kansas City for all.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 24(source)

The regionalism and bipartisan cooperation of Kansas City is what allows our communities to flourish—and there’s no better example of this than the #KCStreetCar. From the River Market to UMKC, the Main Street Extension will connect communities, expand opportunities, and help move KC forward.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 23(source)

Not lowering costs for hardworking families. Not ensuring federal workers get paid. Not reopening the federal government. The president’s main priority is his own $300 million ballroom.

Acyn

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American farmers are hurting. Trump's trade war is making it worse

Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 23(source)

“more than half of U.S. farms are losing money, threatening small towns and rural economies.” Farm bankruptcies are up 56% from the previous year. The president’s tariff taxes are crushing American farmers and small businesses nationwide. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...

Farmers are struggling this fall despite a bountiful harvest. Production costs are high, crop prices are low and the trade war has closed off one of their biggest markets.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 23(source)

Hardworking families are already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of groceries, electricity, and rent due to the president’s tariff taxes. Democrats are fighting to prevent Republicans from ending ACA tax credits and driving up health care costs as well.

House Democrats

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Instead of working to lower costs, Republicans want to raise them even higher—including the cost of health care. Americans can’t afford this Republican agenda.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 23(source)

The only thing a dictator like Putin understands is strength. I’m glad the president has finally decided to take off the kiddie gloves and start using the awesome power of the U.S. to hold Russia accountable for their despicable invasion of Ukraine.

The Wall Street Journal

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The U.S. has hit Moscow’s biggest oil producers at a vulnerable time for the country’s economy.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 23(source)

Millions of federal workers nationwide are missing paychecks, and more are at risk of being furloughed because of the Republican shutdown. Republicans need to end their month-long vacation, return to Washington, and negotiate a bipartisan budget bill that reopens government.

The Kansas City Star

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats

The plant is under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. The union says that the plant will enter shutdown mode Oct. 27.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 23(source)

The Republican-manufactured health care crisis is not something that can wait. Families are already receiving notices about their skyrocketing health care premiums. But instead of working with Democrats to lower costs for American families, Republicans are keeping the government shut down.

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POLITICO Pro: Trump looking to quadruple beef purchases from Argentina despite GOP anger

No state is safe from skyrocketing health care premiums. A 60-year-old couple will pay an average of $1,530 more every month next year—and in some states, that number is even higher.

Infographic with bar graph illustrating average premium increases per month for a 60-year-old couple by state—with a nationwide average of $1,530.

In large text: Premiums are skyrocketing.

In smaller text: Thanks to Republicans, no state is safe from skyrocketing premiums.

Source: Protect Our Care

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 22(source)

The president is selling out American farmers and cattlemen to bailout his far-right ally in Argentina. How is this America First? subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...

The White House is also rolling out a series of beef industry-friendly policies to boost the domestic supply long-term, according to a plan obtained first by POLITICO.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 22(source)

Right now, Americans across the country are suffering because of the Republican health care crisis. Premiums are skyrocketing to unaffordable levels and hospitals are closing across the country. This is not a crisis that can wait—we need action to lower costs NOW.

Trump's Argentina beef import plan will harm U.S. ranchers, industry warns

Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 22(source)

“This plan only creates chaos at a critical time of the year for American cattle producers, while doing nothing to lower grocery store prices,” Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

Depleted U.S. cattle herd counts and strong consumer demand for beef have helped drive supermarket beef prices to new highs this year.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver@cleaver.house.govOct 22(source)

After making the largest cut to SNAP in history, Republicans are now holding the government hostage by refusing to negotiate a bipartisan budget, threatening the SNAP benefits of millions of families nationwide. House Republicans must end their vacation, get back to work, and reopen the government!