Chairman Cleaver Addresses Dated Quotes in Recent McClatchy Article

Washington, DC – Today Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement on quotes in a recent article McClatchy article:

“A recent McClatchy article entitled “Black Caucus Chairman Treads Line between Criticizing, Supporting Obama” was comprised of dated quotes which were taken out of context. I, along with the Democratic Members of the Congressional Black Caucus remain strong supporters of President Obama’s American Jobs Act and we are all working diligently to see the bill considered and passed.”

Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II

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