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CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR SUPPORTS BILL TO IMPROVE CHARTER SCHOOLS

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) supported the passage of a bipartisan bill that reforms and strengthens the charter school program. H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act, will reauthorize the federal Charter School Program and works to increase access and accountability to charter schools in South Texas.

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR ANNOUNCES REQUIRED REVIEWS OF DOUBLE-DIGIT HEALTH INSURANCE RATE INCREASES

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting today health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether the increase is reasonable. This review program was created by the Affordable Care Act and will bring greater transparency, accountability, and, in many cases, lower costs for…