Last night, Congressman Henry Cuellar was named as the 2008 Distinguished Community Health Superhero by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The award is presented to deserving individuals who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to preserve, strengthen and expand access to America’s Health Centers, providers of high-quality health care for America’s medically… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cuellar joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of a new fiscally responsible budget plan that will strengthen the economy and make America safer. The budget for Fiscal Year 2009 was approved by a vote of 212-207.
The budget resolution complies with the House pay-as-you-go rule that requires all mandatory spending and revenue… Read more »
La Vernia student, Brianna LeFrere has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Brianna, a senior at La Vernia High School, received a nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to enter the Academy.
Congressman Cuellar says Briana was an obvious choice for his nomination. “Briana is a bright student who I was pleased to nominate,” said Congressman Cuellar. … Read more »
Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department officials expressed gratitude and excitement for being awarded a $190,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The funds will be used for the purchase of a new, fully-equipped fire truck. The grant announcement was made today by Congressman Henry Cuellar.
“We are extremely grateful for this grant, and we have been counting on this fire… Read more »
San Antonio, TX – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) today held its fifth Freddie Mac’s CreditSmartÒ financial literacy workshop at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Business Center for Student Professional Development. Over ninety students attended this afternoon’s workshop which aims to provide students with information on how to make wise… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $150,000 for Jim Hogg County to use as start-up money for recreational programs and a recreational facility. Additional funds are also available for county officials through grant opportunities from the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“Recreational programs with a facility where children can be safe after school and on… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar, together with officials from the Roma Volunteer Fire Department, announced the awarding of a federal grant in the amount of $54,755 to the Fire Department.
The grant was awarded to the Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new equipment for their fire trucks, and provide several members of the volunteer fire department with new fire-fighter bunker… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tom Lantos, the distinguished Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee, passed away at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland. The Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) join with their colleagues in the House of Representatives in sending their condolences to his family, friends, and staff.
"The passing of Tom Lantos is an enormous loss for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $148,138.73 grant will be awarded to the Floresville Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-RATE.” This federal program will provide Floresville Independent School District funding for telecommunications, Internet access and digital lines.
“The… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $698,044.48 grant will be awarded to the Seguin Independent School District through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” This federal program will provide Seguin Independent School District funding for internet access, telecommunication services, internal connections, and basic… Read more »
