Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) presented four medals to Mr. Rodolfo Marquez that were entitled to him for his service in the Korean War. “Requests from constituents, no matter the scope or size, are handled with the utmost attention and care,” Congressman Cuellar said. “The request from Mr. Rodolfo Garcia was no different – I made it a point to see that Mr. Garcia received… Read more »

Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) announced that he has returned to Washington D.C. and  is ready to work on the challenges facing the nation, including job creation. The Republican majority is keeping Congress out of session until the third week of January.  “We cannot afford to wait any longer to resolve the problems that the American people are facing,” said… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar today urged residents of Laredo, Zapata and Jim Hogg to participate in the upcoming Eagle Ford Shale Job and Vendor Fair slated for Fri. Jan. 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Laredo Energy Arena on 6700 Arena Blvd. in Laredo, Texas.   The job fair is free and open to the public.   “We’ve seen the tremendous positive economic impact that the… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the Department of Homeland Security’s and Department of Defense partnership for a new border security strategy that shifts National Guard troops stationed along the Southwest border’s mission to aerial surveillance support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.   “Since 2006, the National Guard’s presence along the U.S.-Mexico border has been a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar expressed support for the Senate amendment to H.R. 3630, the Middle Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, a measure that would have prevented tax hikes for 160 million American families on Jan. 01, 2012, and extended unemployment benefits for 2.3 million of Americans.   “I am dismayed that House Republicans refused to bring up bipartisan… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for the Fiscal Year 2012 Omnibus Bill, which prevents a potential government shutdown and provides funding for critical domestic programs. The bill passed by a vote of 296 to 121.   “While I am relieved that Congress reached a deal to avert a government shut down and fund programs that are critical for the American people, I am also… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released this statement after President Obama’s address to U.S. troops at Ft. Bragg today: “Our troops have sacrificed greatly to protect the American and the Iraqi peoples’ freedoms.  Today we mark our next relationship with a new Iraq, governed with the freedoms we hold so dearly.  When President Bush began this engagement in 2002, we… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar highlights the United States Postal Service’s announcement yesterday to delay closing or consolidating any Post Office or mailing facility until May 1, 2012.   Earlier this year, approximately 3,700 post offices were targeted for closures this year by the USPS due to financial struggles, including mail volume declining and changing customer habits. The… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar held a grants videoconference on arts and humanities in the 28th District of Texas to provide invaluable information on resources available for schools, libraries and local organizations. The meeting connected federal agencies in Washington D.C. with universities, school districts, higher education institutions, libraries and local museums. The meetings were… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar today lauded the unveiling of new Spanish-language Public Service Announcements for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign.   Starting today, Spanish-language PSAs that inform viewers about how to notify authorities regarding potential threats will run in radio stations and televisions… Read more »