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CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSING IN WILSON COUNTY

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Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSINGS IN ATASCOSA COUNTY

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Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSING IN GUADALUPE COUNTY

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Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR’S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BALANCE BUDGET GAINS ENDORSEMENT BY CONSERVATIVE BLUE DOG COALITION

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Congressman Henry Cuellar’s (TX-28) balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been endorsed by the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition. It would require the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress every fiscal year, along with other measures to enhance fiscal responsibility. The Blue Dog Coalition has endorsed Congressman Cuellar’s amendment as the right…

CUELLAR PROVISION URGES DHS TO ESTABLISH UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS ALONG THE SOUTHWEST BORDER AND CALLS ON INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included a provision in the fiscal year 2012 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill that urges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to examine the need for an alternate base of operations at a southwest border location.  At present, frequently changing weather conditions and strict air regulations affect unmanned aircraft operations…

CUELLAR PROVISION ADDRESSES LOCAL CONCERN FOR OUTDATED FLOOD ZONE MAPS

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) successfully included an amendment in the National Flood Reform Act, which will directly benefit flood-prone communities with outdated flood zone maps in the 28th District of Texas. It addresses local concerns by strengthening relationships among the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state emergency agencies, and local communities to have a steady and productive process for updating flood zone maps. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday evening by a vote of 406 to 22.