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FIREFIGHTERS GRANT WILL IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS IN PLEASANTON

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Today Congressman Henry Cuellar, together with officials from the Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department, announced the awarding of a federal grant in the amount of $80 thousand to the Department. The grant was awarded to the Volunteer Fire Department to enhance communications between fire fighters when called to an emergency situation. With the grant money, Department officials will…

Approaches to Securing Our Southern Borders

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Washington, DC- As the Chairman of Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, I accept the challenge of participating in legislative policies that govern our nation’s border security. I know there are many issues facing our country, but there is nothing more important than making sure that all Americans feel a sense of security in this country.…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $294,914 GRANT FOR LYTLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK

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Lytle Volunteer Fire Department officials expressed gratitude and were excited to receive word that their department has been awarded a $294,914 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used for the purchase of a new fire truck that will come fully equipped with ladders, hoses, nozzles, and pike poles. The grant announcement was made today by Congressman Henry…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $118,750 GRANT FOR ST. HEDWIG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that the St. Hedwig Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $118,750 grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant is part of the Vehicle Acquisition Program Area and the awarded funds will be used for the purchase of a brush truck, which will aid in grass fires. “I applaud the…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $10,397 GRANT FOR GUADALUPE COUNTY AND $10,247 GRANT FOR CITY OF SEGUIN TO HELP FIGHT CRIME

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Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that both the Seguin Police Department as well as the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Department have received funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program made possible by the Department of Justice. The City of Seguin will receive $10,247 to distribute to the Police Department and Guadalupe County will receive $10,397 to…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $125,687 GRANT FOR CITY OF LAREDO

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Laredo, TX  – Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that the City of Laredo has been awarded a $125,687 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Program. These funds, which will support equipment and technology initiatives, will be used for both the City of Laredo and the Webb County Sheriff’s Department. Specifically, the Laredo Police Department will use awarded funds for…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR APPOINTED AS CONFEREE ON 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ACT

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Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named him as a conferee to H.R.1, Improving American Security Act of 2007. As a member of this conference, Congressman Cuellar will work with a select group of members of Congress to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. "I thank Speaker Pelosi and Homeland Security Chairman Benny Thompson for…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR INCLUDES LOCAL INPUT IN HOMELAND SECURITY LEGISLATION

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that authorizes funds for the programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Rep. Cuellar worked with his colleagues to make sure that vital provisions were included in the bill that provide for local input into plans for border fence and infrastructure…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR INCLUDES LOCAL INPUT IN HOMELAND SECURITY LEGISLATION

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that authorizes funds for the programs that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Rep. Cuellar worked with his colleagues to make sure that vital provisions were included in the bill that provide for local input into plans for border fence and infrastructure…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR JOINS MAJORITY IN PASSING HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS BILL

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Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2008.  The bill appropriates $37.4 billion and includes important provisions dealing with border security procedures and projects. “I was proud to vote for this bill today.  I applaud my colleagues and Chairman David Price on…