Rep. Henry Cuellar

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El Manana de Nuevo Laredo: Cumplen su sueño, serán atendidos en el Laredo Medical

Por: Francisco Díaz Para este veterano de la guerra de Vietnam, recibir servicios médicos en un hospital de Laredo era un sueño largamente esperado y que ayer por fin se hizo realidad. Gracias a una sociedad entre el Departamento de Veteranos y el Laredo Medical Center, con el apoyo del congresista Henry Cuellar, veteranos de guerra residentes en esta área ya pueden recibir servicios hospitalarios en el Centro Médico de Laredo, un beneficio que les evitará viajar hasta San Antonio para ver espec...

El Manana de Nuevo Laredo: Resulta el más exitoso en 37 años de su realización

Por: Francisco Díaz El evento del Señor Internacional 2015 resultó uno de los más exitosos en sus 37 años de historia y gracias al poder de convocatoria de los dos personajes que fueron nominados por parte de la organización Lulac Concilio 12, se reunieron más fondos para becas a estudiantes locales. Enrique Martínez y Martínez, secretario de Sagarpa en México, y el congresista federal Luis V. Gutiérrez, llenaron el salón de fiestas del Centro Cívico en un festejo que resultó muy lucido por la p...

Laredo Morning Times: Veterans' Outpatient Clinic Services Improving

Rep. Cuellar Announces Expansion of VA Health Care Services

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced the expansion of new health care services at the Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic on Tuesday. The new services feature the option for in-patient hospital stays for the first time in history, thanks to a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Laredo Medical Center and community physicians through TriWest. The Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic has additional plans to expand inpatient services to other medical facilities in the Laredo area in the...

Rep. Cuellar Announces Expansion of VA Health Care Services

Rep. Cuellar, CBP Announce PRIDE Initiative

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new initiative today aimed at re-invigorating professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE) throughout the CBP workforce at South Texas ports of entry. The new PRIDE initiative with CBP is one of several efforts Congressman Cuellar has introduced in order to improve customer service within the federal government. Professionalism Service Managers, who will receive and address both positi...

Rep. Henry Cuellar Announces Acceptance of San Antonio Student to West Point

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced and congratulated San Antonio Christian student Isaiah Meuchelboeck, son of Peter and Lottie Meuchelboeck, on his recent acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. “Nominating students from the 28th District of Texas to military service academies is a responsibility I take very seriously,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Isaiah’s exemplary test scores and his outstanding nomination application made him an ideal candidate, and one I tru...

February 07, 2015
OP-ED

Everyone needs health insurance because we will all need access to healthcare at some point in our life. Some will require more healthcare services than others, and that is certainly true for much of South Texas, where much of the population suffers from disproportionate rates of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, among other chronic diseases. Despite these facts, the percentage of insured people in South Texas remains surprisingly low. Not having insurance means you will pay much more out-of-...

La Presna de San Antonio: More military jobs and families will sooon come to S.A.

February 01, 2015
OP-ED

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La Presna de San Antonio: Keep America Going with Small Business

October 16, 2014
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We’ve heard it before; small business is the backbone of America. We are still the midst of a recovery from the worst economy in history since the Great Depression and we now depend more than ever on the creativity and innovation of people from all sectors to help the United States restore its reputation in having the best economy in the world. That can only happen if we help existing small business owners and make it easier for aspiring entrepreneurs to open up shop. Eleven million jobs were su...

Associations Praise Congressman Cuellar's 'Yes' Vote for Broad-based Economic Recovery Legislation

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar received numerous letters of support and gratitude for his vote last week in favor of broad-based economic recovery: Texas Farm Bureau Farm Bureau praises financial relief bill Friday, October 03, 2008 - WACO – As the U.S. House of Representatives, on the second try, passed a bill designed to rescue the nation’s troubled financial system, Texas’ largest farm organization praised members of the Texas Congressional delegation that voted yes on the plan. “This was ...

Congressman Cuellar Offers Condolences to Loved Ones of Carlos Marin and Flight Passengers

Congressman Henry Cuellar issues the following statement on the death of Carlos Marin, Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, and other officials: "I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Carlos Marin, his Mexican Counterpart Arturo Herrera, Jake Brisbin, Jr., Executive Director of the Rio Grande Council of Governments, and pilot Matthew Peter Juneau. "Carlos was a friend to all who knew him and was a person who truly cared about the well-being of residents along th...

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR REMEMBERS THE VICTIMS AND LOVED ONES OF SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS

Congressman Henry Cuellar issued the following statement today in acknowledgment of the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. "As we mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we remember the thousands of innocent men, women and children who lost their lives that day, and we extend our sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones. "We also continue to honor the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of those first responders, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and other...