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Congressman Henry Cuellar to host Telephone Town Hall with South Texas

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On Thursday, May 9th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) will host a Telephone Town Hall with local residents to discuss issues related to Social Security and Medicare.  The Congressman will be accompanied by Social Security Administration District Manager Sylvia Serrano. The call is open to the public in Texas’s 28th Congressional district. Media can hear the call by dialing (877)…

Congressman Henry Cuellar addresses Bryan - College Station, Texas Chamber of Commerce

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) addressed the members of the Bryan-College Station, Texas Chamber of Commerce during their visit to Capitol Hill. Cuellar was invited by Congressman Flores to discuss issues including fiscal responsibility, economic development and increasing the quality of our workforce. The Congressman focused on economic and trade issues related to commerce between…

Congressman Henry Cuellar, City of Alton Mayor Salvador Vela break ground on new fire station

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ALTON, TX —Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) along with firefighters and officials from the City of Alton, broke ground on a new fire station, a project made possible in part by funds through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The men and women of the Alton Fire Department perform selfless acts of courage to protect and serve our community,” Congressman Cuellar said.…

Congressman Henry Cuellar, City of Peñitas Mayor Ochoa announces $54,000 for small businesses

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PEÑITAS, TX —Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28) along with City of Peñitas Mayor Marcos Ochoa announced $54,000 in federal funding for the City of Peñitas from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funds will be used to create a revolving loan fund for small business in the area. “When local communities reach out for federal assistance, we make their requests a top…

Congressman Cuellar to host coffee with Residents of Zapata County

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Congressman Henry Cuellar will be hosting a Coffee in Zapata on Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant, located at 506 N. US Highway 83. Zapata County is in Congressman Cuellar’s district and includes San Ygnacio, Lopeno, Ramireno, Falcon, Bustamante, Dolores, Chihuahua and Escobas.   This coffee will give the area’s residents the opportunity to share with…

Rep. O’Rourke invites Rep. Cuellar to inspect Paso del Norte Bridge

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El Paso, Texas – Congressmen Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Beto O’Rourke (TX-16) joined local community and business leaders to inspect obstacles impeding fluid transit and commerce over the highly trafficked Paso del Norte International Bridge. The thruway, connecting El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua, has suffered extended waiting times for commercial vehicles and travelers. The two…

Congressman addresses Independent Bankers Association of Texas

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, (TX-28), addressed the over 100 members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The Texas Congressman discussed with the Association's members issues related to the U.S.'s budgetary deficit and immigration reform. Congressman Cuellar applauded the role that community banks have played despite instability…

Congressman Henry Cuellar greets King Abdullah II

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (TX-28), greeted King Abdullah II of Jordan and welcomed him to US Congress; during the Head of State’s visit to Washington DC, which included briefings and meetings with President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, high ranking Cabinet officials and leaders on Capitol Hill. The Congressman and King Abdullah discussed issues related to peace in the…

Congressmen Cuellar and McCaul introduce bill to improve Federal Government Customer Service

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Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) announced the introduction of the Government Customer Service Improvement Act of 2013. The bipartisan legislation works to improve customer service delivery across federal agencies, and a companion bill was introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI). Millions of Americans depend on federal…

Congressman Henry Cuellar receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28), received the prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of key business legislation during the 112th Congress.  The award is given to Members of Congress who have cast votes that help the economy grow and create new jobs. The Chamber designates “key votes” in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate chamber as the…