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Congressman Cuellar Presents Ten Military Medals To Cotulla Veteran

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Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) presented Mr. Pedro G. Garcia of Cotulla the ten medals entitled to him for his service in World War II. “Requests from constituents, no matter the scope or size, are handled with the utmost attention and care,” Congressman Cuellar said. “The request from Mr. Pedro Garcia was no different – from tracking newspaper records to corresponding…

Cuellar, City of Laredo, UTHSC Break Ground on Veteran Outpatient Clinic Expansion

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, joined City of Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas, The University of Texas Health Science Center President Dr. William Henrich and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System Acting Director Ms. Danna Malone at the ground breaking of the new Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic. “Today we celebrate the future of our veteran community, ”Cuellar said. “This…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR NAMES POSTAL FACILITY “SCHERTZ VETERANS POST OFFICE”

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) unveiled the naming of the “Schertz Veterans Post Office,” formally known as the United States Postal Service facility in Schertz, Texas. This post office was named in honor of those who served in our nation’s armed forces in Schertz, Texas, surrounding areas and the nation. “After introducing legislation that became law to name this post…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR PRESENTS FOUR MILITARY MEDALS TO PEARSALL VETERAN

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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…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: ‘SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS ONE STEP CLOSER TO HAVING FULL-SERVICE VA HOSPITAL’

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included legislation in the fiscal year 2012 Military Construction and Veterans funding bill that would bring south Texas one step closer to having a full-service VA hospital. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon by a vote of 411 to 5. “Our veterans have served our country with great distinction and honor and we owe it to…

BILL WOULD BRING VETERANS HOSPITAL TO SOUTH TEXAS

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced legislation today that would transform the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care Center in Harlingen, Texas, into a hospital. The bill would expand the health care center by adding in-patient accommodations, an urgent care center and caregiver support services including adult day-care. The legislation would also provide a full range of health care services for female veterans.

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES LAREDO VETERANS CLINIC EXPANSION

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, joined by members of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, the City of Laredo, and the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio on Monday announced an expansion project for the Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic. The expansion project was recently approved by Veterans Affairs Department Secretary Erik Shinseki, and it is a collaborative…

New Rules to Help Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs for simplifying the application process for veterans filing for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) benefits and health care services. The new procedures, effective this week, will significantly reduce the information a veteran needs to submit when claiming PTSD.

Cuellar Votes for Troops, Tax Cuts and New Texas National Guard Training Center

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to extend over $4 billion worth of vitally important tax cuts to hard-working families and supported legislation to fund the Department of Defense though 2011, including funding to create a new South Texas Joint Training Center in Tilden, Texas, for the Texas Air and Army National Guard. Both bills passed the House late Friday before Congress adjourned to recognize Memorial Day.