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Congressman Cuellar Holds Service Academy Informational Session for High School Students

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On Monday, November 25th, Congressman Henry Cuellar will host a service academy informational session open to high school students and their parents.  The session will include information about the nation’s prestigious service academies and the Congressional nomination process required to apply.   A Naval Academy representative will be on hand to provide perspective and…

Congressman Cuellar to Host Health Insurance Marketplace Workshop for Starr County

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On Saturday, December 7h, the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a Health Insurance Marketplace Workshop for residents of Starr County.  The event is open and free to the public and will provide presentations on the new Health Insurance Marketplaces.  Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in the new Health Insurance Marketplace, with assistance…

Congressman Cuellar to Host Health Insurance Marketplace Workshop for Wilson County

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On Thursday, December 5th, the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a Health Insurance Marketplace Workshop for residents of Wilson County.  The event is open and free to the public and will provide presentations on the new Health Insurance Marketplaces.  Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in the new Health Insurance Marketplace with assistance…

Congressman Cuellar Applauds the Release of New Rules for Mental Health Treatments

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– Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the recently issued rules by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury to ensure equal treatment for Americans in need of mental health or substance use disorder treatment:  “I applaud the recent announcement of new rules for the treatment of mental health and substance abuse…

Congressman Cuellar to Host Telephone Town Hall with Constituents on the Health Insurance Marketplace

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On Wednesday, November 13th, Congressman Henry Cuellar will host a Telephone Town Hall for residents of the 28th District to answer questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace and provide resources to aid taxpayers in the application process. “One of my top priorities is to remain accessible and provide opportunities to speak directly to taxpayers across the 28th District of…

Congressman Cuellar Applauds Use of Aerostats in Border Security Efforts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the recent move by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to test military-owned equipment as part of border security operations in the Rio Grande Valley: “As a Member of Congress representing a district along the U.S.–Mexico border, I applaud the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in creatively allocating…

El Congresista Cuellar Proporciona Información en Español sobre la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio

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El jueves, 7 de noviembre, el Congresista Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) anunció el lanzamiento de información sobre la ley del cuidado de salud a bajo precio en español: “La ley del cuidado de salud a bajo precio permitirá a el pueblo americano poder tomar responsabilidad de los costos de cuidados médicos y proveer acceso universal a seguro médico de calidad alta a un precio razonable,” dijo el…

Congressman Cuellar Travels to Mexico, Meets with President Peña Nieto

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) traveled to Mexico City for meetings with members of the Mexican administration, including President Enrique Peña-Nieto, the Ambassador of the United States to Mexico Earl Anthony Wayne, officials from Pemex, and various Mexican Members of Congress.  In those meetings, he discussed various items, including the proposal for a high speed rail from San…

Congressman Cuellar Speaks at Opening of Laredo VA Clinic

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On Friday, November 8th, Congressman Henry Cuellar spoke at the opening of the newly expanded Veteran’s Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Laredo.     “The expansion of the clinic into a new facility almost doubles the amount of current space and provides more services to the veterans living in Webb County,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28).  “Even before I was sworn…

Congressman Cuellar’s Office Hosts Starr County Home Weatherization Workshop

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On Thursday, November 7th, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) hosted a Home Weatherization Workshop for Starr County residents. The workshop was hosted by Congressman Henry Cuellar’s Outreach Coordinators and provided a broad array of information on home weatherization, preservation, and repairs. The program was designed to provide senior citizens, low-income families,…