Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) issued the following statement in reaction to the State of the Union address, delivered by President Obama this evening.
“Tonight, I sat in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives with an open mind, not listening for Democratic or Republican talking points, but instead listening for Texas values and ideas that will continue to move our… Read more »
South Texas food bank kids cafe program honor veterans
Tue 10:53 PM, Dec 09, 2014
By: Justin J. Reyes Email
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Children from the community received a lesson in history as some veterans are honored.
Robert Vidaurri was among the veterans honored at Tuesday night'sevent.
The event was organized by the South Texas food bank kids… Read more »
Floresville vets recall WWII kamikaze attack
William J. Gibbs Jr.
Wilson County News
October 8, 2014
It has been almost 70 years since Floresville resident Pedro Martinez “Pete” Devora awoke in the Pacific Ocean after being blown off the deck after a Japanese kamikaze plane struck the USS Sangamon. However, the memories of the events of May 4, 1945, still ring clear in the mind of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) voted in favor of a bipartisan deal that will allow veterans who are facing long wait times or who live far from clinics to seek private care outside of the VA system. The vote passed the House by a margin of 420-5.
“Today’s package will improve veterans’ access to healthcare service by giving them the option of seeking care outside of the… Read more »
On Monday, July 21st, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined American Legion Post 38 to present seven awards to Wilson County veteran, Mr. Pedro Devora. Mr. Devora contacted Congressman Cuellar’s office last November to inquire about awards he did not receive upon his discharge from the Navy. Rep. Cuellar’s constituent caseworker worked with the Department of the Navy to… Read more »
WWII Navy veteran Pedro Devora to receive awards presented by U.S. Rep. Cuellar
July 18, 2014, 3:01pm
Floresville, Texas -- On Monday, July 21st, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will present seven awards to Wilson County veteran, Mr. Pedro Devora. Mr. Devora contacted… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) voted in favor of the Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014, a bill that gives veterans the options to seek care at non-VA facilities. His vote comes as the Department of Veterans Affairs released results from an internal audit that flagged eight facilities in Texas and two in South Texas for further review.
“I have been concerned for… Read more »
Texas lawmakers remember troops, family members who fought on D-Day
With Friday marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Texas legislators praised veterans who fought in World War II and recounted some of their personal connections to the soldiers who landed at Normandy.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, took to the Senate floor this week to honor members of the military who died June… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the resignation of General Eric Shinseki as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs:
“Secretary Eric Shinseki should be commended for his years of service to our country, both in the armed forces and the Administration, but this is a needed change. It is clear that a change in the culture at the VA is… Read more »
