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Rep. Cuellar Joins City at Opening of Pleasanton Civic Center

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On Monday, April 22nd, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Pleasanton to announce the opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center, a project that is 17 years in the making and will provide the city with a remodeled civic center and library.  “We are here today to celebrate the grand opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center and library and congratulate the community for…

Rep. Cuellar Announces that 8 Million Americans Enrolled in Healthcare Plan under ACA

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that 8 million Americans had enrolled in a healthcare plan under the Affordable Care Act since the Marketplace opened in October 2013.  The announcement comes at a time when healthcare costs nationally are growing at the slowest level on record, Medicare spending is down, and the deficit is projected to continue to…

Rep. Cuellar Grants Coordinator Concludes Tour of Wilson, Atascosa and Bexar Counties

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinator today completed a tour of Wilson, Atascosa and Bexar Counties that started on Monday, April 14th and lasted until Wednesday, April 16th.  Rep. Cuellar’s grants coordinator met with city, county, and school district officials to discuss ways in which the Congressman’s office can help bring more federal resources home to local…

Rep. Cuellar Releases Informational Video for Small Business Owners

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today released an informational video for small business owners living in his district.  He was joined by officials from the Small Business Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development who explained some of the federal resources available for small business owners, especially those in rural areas.  To watch…

Rep. Cuellar Grants Coordinator Concludes 3 Day, 21 Stop Rio Grande Valley Tour

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinator, Juan Sanchez, today concluded a three day Grants Tour in the Rio Grande Valley to get the word out about funding opportunities from the federal government.  Rep. Cuellar’s grants coordinator met with city, county, and school district officials in Zapata, Starr, and Hidalgo Counties to discuss ways in which the Congressman’s…

Rep. Cuellar to Participate in Poteet Strawberry Parade

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On Saturday, April 5th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will participate in the Poteet Strawberry Festival Parade in Poteet, Texas.   He will join the Poteet Strawberry Festival Association, the City of Poteet, Atascosa County officials, and other local officials in the parade.  WHAT:         Poteet Strawberry Parade WHEN:…

Rep. Cuellar Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Bill Stopping the Government form Selling Reports Available Online for Free

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined U.S. Senators Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and U.S. Representatives Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) today introduced the Let Me Google That For You Act, a bill to eliminate an outdated agency that has lost more than $1 million trying to sell government reports that are available for free online. With a money-losing profit model only the…

Rep. Cuellar: “Healthcare Open Enrollment is closed, but you may still be able get coverage”

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced today that while the March 31st deadline for the healthcare open enrollment period has passed, it may not be too late to sign up. If you are uninsured, you may have a second chance at applying for subsidized health insurance. “The open enrollment deadline is now behind us, but there are still some people that were not able to enroll for health…

Texas Gains Significant in CBP Allocation of Additional 2000 Customs Officers

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX31) to applaud Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for its significant allocation of additional customs officers to ports along the Texas-Mexico border.  The Fiscal Year 2014 budget provided funds for an additional 2,000 men and women in blue who facilitate lawful…

Texas Gains Significant in CBP Allocation of Additional 2000 Customs Officers

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX31) to applaud Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for its significant allocation of additional customs officers to ports along the Texas-Mexico border.  The Fiscal Year 2014 budget provided funds for an additional 2,000 men and women in blue who facilitate lawful…