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Congressman Cuellar Successfully Includes Language in Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

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Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that he had successfully included in the FY 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill a number of provisions designed to make life better for our country’s veterans. The bill was reviewed today by the entire U.S. House Appropriations Committee, on which Cuellar sits, and was passed out of committee. The bill can…

MCALLEN MONITOR: Work continues on World War I history walls at McAllen memorial

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Pictured viewing progress on the walls are sculptor Douglas Clark, TXDAR Corresponding Secretary Susan Francis and State Regent Judy C. Ostler. in the background stands the 105-foot high black granite American Spire of Honor. Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2016 2:15 pm Special to The Monitor Texas Veterans War Memorial continues its efforts to complete the engraving of historical…

KXOF FOX LAREDO VIDEO: Veterans Protest Arrival of Cuban Migrants

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The Afghanistan Veterans organization gathered to protest against the arrival of Cuban migrants. They say their needs need be heard.  “The Veteran’s Association President said he’s motivated in the support he’s received from Congressman Henry Cuellar.” http://www.mylaredofox.com/2016/01/27/veterans-protest-arrival-of-cuban-migrants/

LAREDO MORNING TIMES: Cuellar Pens Service Bill

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Cuellar pens service bill U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar says he successfully included language in the recent government funding bill that calls on the Office of Management and Budget to explain to Congress how it will ensure greater performance across the government and better customer service.   “One of my primary missions as a member of Congress is to improve the responsiveness…

PLEASANTON EXPRESS: GRAND OPENING AT NEW VETERAN’S OFFICE

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In Jourdanton, a Grand Opening was held at the Veteran’s Service Office at 818 Main St., at noon on Tuesday, November 24. From left are, Commissioner Lonnie Gillespie, Pct. 1; Commissioner Freddie Ogden, Pct. 3; Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley, Representative Ryan Guillen, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Senator Carlos Uresti, Mike Lambaria, Veterans Service Officer and Commissioner…

PLEASANTON EXPRESS: Veterans office grand opening

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Leon Zabava Staff Writer LEON ZABAVA | PLEA SANTON EXPRE SS Mike Lambaria, veteran’s service officer is seen as he presented a framed certificate to Representative Ryan Guillen. Also standing are Congressman Henry Cuellar and Senator Carlos Uresti, both also received framed certificates. Seated from left, are Bill McLemore, Veterans Land Board, executive secretary; Theresea Cruz,…

KGNS: Laredo cemetery working on making more space for veteran gravestones

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Updated: Wed 10:50 PM, Nov 11, 2015 By: Renee Santos  LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Veteran's Day marks a day to honor and remember all current and fallen veterans. Many people paid their respects by visiting the city's cemetery, placing flowers on loved one's gravestones. But people are concerned about the limited space at that cemetery. The designated area to bury…

PLEASANTON EXPRESS: Vet honored with hunt

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SUE BROWN EDITOR   Domingo Chapa, WWII Navy Veteran, shows the flag he received last December from Congressman Henry Cuellar. Chapa was chosen to hunt with the nonprofit group Trinty Oaks. SUE BROWN | PLEASANTON EXPRESSDomingo Chapa, a 92-year-old World War II veteran, was among a group of veterans this past weekend who were able to experience a deer hunt, courtesy of the…

PERIODICO ENLACE:TEXAS VETERANS STILL FACE LONG WAIT TIMES AT THE SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

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4 de Noviembre de 2015 Congressman Henry Cuellar recently condemned the continued long wait times for veterans seeking health care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio. More than a year after news first broke of deaths caused by long waits for care at the Phoenix, Arizona, Veterans Health Administration facilities, veterans in the San Antonio region are still…

Congressman Cuellar Condemns Continued Long Wait Times at South Texas Veterans Health Care System

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Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) condemned the continued long wait times for veterans seeking health care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio. More than a year after news first broke of deaths caused by long waits for care at the Phoenix, Arizona, Veterans Health Administration facilities, veterans in the San Antonio region are still waiting…