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October 5, 2013
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Congressional Report
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Dear Friends,
I would like to share with you several updates during my work week in Washington, D.C.
Impact of Government Shutdown - District 28
As of this Monday, due to the refusal of the House Republican Leadership to pass a clean Continuing Resolution that provides the basic service of funding the government, federal agencies are closed for business.
In result, the government shutdown has placed an estimated 40,000 federal employees at risk of being furloughed throughout district 28.
I have fought against this shutdown and called for a clean Continuing Resolution to continue government operations by signing on as a co-sponsor to H.R. 3223, a bill that would make sure all federal employees affected by the shutdown receive any pay they missed while out on furlough.
This week, I called Timothy Haight, a veteran of the Iraq War, employee at Fort Sam Houston, and resident of La Vernia, Texas. Mr. Haight and his wife rely on federal paychecks and are both currently on furlough. Part of Tim’s letter to me said,
“As a community, we’ve never asked for exorbitant salaries, fancy perks and junkets – we’ve relied on the time tested principle that our federal jobs are safe and provide a stable income…Please, don’t let the House Republican Leadership and the tea party shut down our government at federal workers (not to mention the many American citizens who rely upon our services) expense.”
Tim, I will continue fighting for you and your wife with all of my colleagues here in DC until we reopen our government and restore pay to our federal workers.
If you or your family has been affected by the shutdown, I want to hear from you. Please write in to me here or call any one of my offices:
Washington, DC Office
2431 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
phone: 202-225-1640
fax: 202-225-1641
San Antonio Office
615 E. Houston Street, Suite 563
San Antonio, Texas 78205
phone: (210)271-2851
fax: (210) 277-6671
toll free: 1 (877) 780-0028
Laredo Office
602 E. Calton Road, Suite 2
Laredo, Texas 78041
phone: (956) 725-0639
fax: (956) 725-2647
Rio Grande Office
100 N. F.M. 3167
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
phone: (956) 487-5603
fax: (956) 488-0952
Mission Office
117 E. Tom Landry
Mission, Texas 78572
phone: (956) 424-3942
fax: (956) 424-3936
The New Healthcare Marketplace
This Tuesday, the Health Insurance Marketplace opened for business, providing millions of uninsured Americans and Texans an opportunity to attain an insurance plan they could afford.
For those seeking assistance with health insurance applications there are several organizations in South Texas registered with the Department of Health and Human Services who can help you with the application process.
In the 28th District:
(San Antonio) - Bexar County Hospital District
Address: 903 W. Martin St. - San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 358-3350
E-mail: virginia.mika@uhs-sa.com
(Laredo) - Gateway Community Health Center Inc. (2 Locations)
Address: 1515 Pappas St. - Laredo, TX 78041
Phone: (956) 523-3622
E-mail: enrollme.gateway@tachc.org
Address: 2007 S. Zapata Hwy - Laredo, TX 78046
Phone: (956) 523-3622
E-mail: enrollme.gateway@tachc.org
(San Juan) - Nuestra Clinica Del Valle
Address: 801 West 1st Street - San Juan, TX 78589
Phone: (956) 787-0787
E-mail: web.ncdv@tachc.org
(Weslaco) - Migrant Health Promotion (MHP)
Address: 437 S. Texas Blvd. - Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: (800) 461-8394 x 1011
E-mail: navigator@mhpsalud.org
Outreach Events throughout District 28
"National Night Out Against Crime" Event
Earlier this week, my Outreach Coordinators attended the "National Night Out Against Crime" event throughout District 28 (Laredo, Rio Grande City, Live Oak, Universal City, Windcrest, and San Antonio).
National Night Out has taken place for 30 years and now involves over 37 million people from among 15,000 communities.
Congressman Cuellar's Outreach Coordinators at "National Night Out Against Crime" events throughout District 28. |
Law enforcement officials and civilian leaders invite members of the community to unite annually at this event to keep crime watch volunteers informed, interested, involved and motivated.
As a family man and father of two girls, I worry about the safety of our neighborhoods. National Night Out is an important opportunity for neighbors to join together and send the message that we will not tolerate crime in our communities.
Cuarto Vientos Interchange - Laredo, Texas
On Wednesday, my Outreach Coordinator, Jorge Garcia, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Cuarto Vientos Interchange in Laredo, Texas.
The ceremony was hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Outreach Coordinator, Jorge Garcia (far right), with Alliance for I-69 Texas Board Member, Jorge Verduzco (left) and Texas Department of Transportation's Laredo District Administrator, Melissa Montemayor (center) at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Cuarto Vientos Interchange in Laredo, Texas. |
IDEA South Flores Campus - San Antonio, Texas
Recently, Outreach Coordinator, Pete Arguello, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first IDEA South Flores Campus in San Antonio, Texas.
IDEA public schools is a growing network of tuition-free K-12 public charter schools serving more than 13,000 students in 28 schools throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Austin, and San Antonio.
IDEA's mission is to prepare students from under-served communities for success in college and citizenship - their commitment in doing so has resulted in 100% success rate of its graduates being sent to college for six consecutive years.
Outreach Coordinator, Pete Arguello, presenting IDEA Founder, Tom Torkelso, with a Certificate of Recognition of behalf on Congressman Cuellar. |
Interview with Telemundo's Enfoque with Jose Diaz-Balart this Sunday
Watch me this Sunday on Enfoque with Jose Diaz-Balart at 11amCT/12pmET talking about the ongoing government shutdown and the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
Sintonice este domingo Enfoque con Jose Diaz-Balart a las 11amCT/12pmET para nuestra conversación sobre el cierre de gobierno y la reforma migratoria.
Congressman Cuellar will appear on Enfoque with Jose-Diaz Balart talking about the government shutdown and need for immigration reform.
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Sincerely,
Congressman Henry Cuellar
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Washington D.C. Office
2431 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
phone: 202-225-1640
fax: 202-225-1641
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San Antonio Office
615 E. Houston Street, Suite 563
San Antonio, Texas 78205
phone: (210)271-2851
fax: (210) 277-6671
toll free: 1 (877) 780-0028
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Laredo Office
602 E. Calton Road, Suite 2
Laredo, Texas 78041
phone: (956) 725-0639
fax: (956) 725-2647
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Rio Grande Office
100 N. F.M. 3167
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
phone: (956) 487-5603
fax: (956) 488-0952
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Mission Office
117 E. Tom Landry
Mission, Texas 78572
phone: (956) 424-3942
fax: (956) 424-3936
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