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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 5th District, has expressed his concerns on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. His messages address healthcare access, economic inequality, and workers' rights.

On November 19, 2024, Rep. Cleaver highlighted the efforts of House Democrats to make healthcare more affordable and accessible by investing in the Affordable Care Act. He emphasized the responsibility of Congress to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance coverage. ".@HouseDemocrats fought to lower costs and expand access to quality healthcare by investing in the Affordable Care Act."

Later that day, he criticized proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP as measures intended to fund tax reductions for wealthy individuals like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Cleaver argued that such policies would exacerbate economic inequality and increase deficits while limiting opportunities for American families. "Cutting Medicaid and SNAP to pay for tax cuts for Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their billionaire friends."

In another tweet on November 19, Rep. Cleaver condemned a decision by a Trump-appointed judge that nullified a pro-labor initiative aimed at expanding overtime eligibility for workers across the country. He reaffirmed the commitment of House Democrats to advocate for fair compensation for extra work performed by employees. "A Trump-appointed judge strikes down a pro-labor initiative from @POTUS to increase overtime eligibility for millions of workers nationwide."