Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that two grants were awarded to the Wilson County Library through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  This morning, representatives from the local office of Congressman Henry Cuellar presented the Wilson County Library with a ceremonial check for $14, 663.04 that will be used for… Read more »

Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar highlighted the need for equal pay for women workers across America.  Congressman Cuellar stated that ensuring that there is truly equal pay for equal work in this country should be a key priority for Congress and called for strengthening the Equal Pay Act of 1963 while maintaining fiscal responsibility and reducing any undue burden on small… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the 2007 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting submissions.  The Congressional Art Competition gives the nation’s young artists the opportunity to compete to display their work in the United States Capitol Building.    “This contest is a great way for students in our community to show their impressive artistic… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives.  The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water projects in Texas’ 28th District.  In… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives.  The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water projects in Texas’ 28th District.  In the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives.  The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water projects in Texas’ 28th District.  The… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives.  The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water in Texas’ 28th District.  In Dilley, a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2007 to expand the availability of anesthesiology care in medically-underserved rural areas.  Joined by Congressman Todd Akin, Congressman Cuellar introduced the Cuellar-Akin Rural Anesthesiology Bill that will allow rural hospitals to use Medicare Part A funds on a “pass-through” basis to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar hosted a video and teleconference focused on the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act. A representative from the Department of Education and Congressman Cuellar participated, as well as superintendents and educators from Texas’ 28th district. “It is very important to me to hear the concerns and opinions of teachers and education professionals… Read more »

Today, Congressman Cuellar announced that the City of Encinal received two grants of $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.  The first grant was awarded to the Economic Development Council and the second was awarded to Hecho Encinal, a non-profit organization. “The arts are an important part of the education and upbringing of our youth.  I am happy to see the… Read more »