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Congressman Cuellar to Speak at Opening of Laredo VA Clinic

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On Friday, November 8th, Congressman Henry Cuellar will provide remarks 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…

Congressman Cuellar to Speak at Opening of Laredo VA Clinic

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On Friday, November 8th, Congressman Henry Cuellar will provide remarks 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…

Congressman Cuellar Honors Deputy Sheriff Childress Jr. for his 30th Anniversary Memorial

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On Monday, November 4th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will provide remarks at the 30th Anniversary Memorial Service for Deputy Ollie F. “Sammie” Childress Jr., hosted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department. “Thirty years ago today, the life of Deputy Sheriff Ollie F. “Sammie” Childress Jr. was cut short while he served in the line of duty,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. …

Congressman Cuellar’s Office to Host Starr County Home Weatherization Workshop

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On Thursday, November 7th, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a Home Repair and Energy Efficiency Workshop for Starr County residents. “During the month of August, my grants coordinators traveled across the Rio Grande Valley communities in the 28th District of Texas as part of an effort to ensure that federal resources are allocated to address local needs,” said…

Congressman Cuellar Announces Health Insurance Marketplace Community Seminar in Atascosa County

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On Thursday, November 14th, the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar will host a Health Insurance Marketplace Community Seminar for residents of Atascosa County.  The event is free and open to the public and will provide information on how to purchase health insurance and where to get help locally.  “The Affordable Care Act is about taking personal responsibility for the costs…

Health Insurance Marketplace Community Seminar for Webb and La Salle Counties

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Dear Friends,  The Affordable Care Act is a landmark health reform law that ensures affordable, quality, and accessible health care as a right, not a privilege, for every American. The law also ensures that all Americans take personal responsibility for their own healthcare costs, which protects the well-being of working families and the strength of the middle…

State Dept. Responds to Congressman Cuellar’s Concerns about Mexico Water Delivery

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the response he received from the Department of State regarding his concerns about Mexico’s delayed water delivery to the United States. “I appreciate the response received from the State Department and will continue to advocate for efforts for swift water delivery.  I am encouraged to see that this issue has been discussed at the highest…

Congressman Cuellar Applauds CBP for Release of Privacy Impact Assessment of Unmanned Systems

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the release of the Privacy Impact Assessment on Customs & Border Protection’s use of both manned and unmanned aircraft systems: “As a Congressman representing a district with over 300 miles of border, I applaud U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy…

Congressman Cuellar Announces NASA Space Artifacts Opportunity

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Dear Friends in the Education Community,   I would like to share with you two exciting programs that I learned about during a recent conversation with officials from NASA, the agency in charge of our nation’s space exploration. To encourage student interest in STEM, NASA allows K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to apply for and receive free donations of space artifacts to put…

Update from Congressman Cuellar: White House Re-Opens for Tours

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Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce that the White House will be re-opening for limited Public Tours of the East Wing and Executive Residence starting November 5th and beyond. A tour of the White House is a great way for visitors of all ages to visit the heart of our nation's Capitol and learn about the executive decision making process.   …