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KGNS VIDEO: Congressman Cuellar announces $900K grant to TAMIU (link below)

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Congressman Cuellar announces $900K grant to TAMIU  A new program is set to begin at TAMIU, but this one will focus on the student's wellness. A $900,000 grant has been awarded to the university. With these funds, students will have access to prevention programs. Congressman Henry Cuellar made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, and says he hopes it will be a…

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…

LAREDO MORNING TIMES: Federal Grant Tackles HIV In City

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Federal grant tackles HIV in city Laredo Morning Times Congressman Henry Cuellar announced Friday the second year of a four-year, $2 million federal grant to tackle HIV/AIDS in Laredo.   The first budget year’s grant amount was $500,000.   The grant, which runs from 2014 to 2018, is for a total of $2 million and was awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…

EL MANANA: Invierten 2 mdd para evitar el avance del Sida

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Invierten 2 mdd para evitar el avance del Sida Podrán brindar más y mejores servicios gratuitos para la población Para combatir el avance del Sida en esta comunidad, el Departamento de Salud tiene un fondo de 2 millones de dólares que servirá para ofrecer más y mejores servicios gratuitos para la población y reducir la incidencia de esta enfermedad pues Webb es uno de los condados con…

Cong. Cuellar Announces Second Year of $2 Million HIV/AIDS Grant

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Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced the second year of a four-year, $2 million federal grant to tackle HIV/AIDS in Laredo. The first budget year’s grant amount was $500,000. The grant, which runs from 2014 to 2018, is for a total of $2 million and was awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help the City of Laredo Health…

Congressman Cuellar Applauds President's Final State of the Union Address

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Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) offered his thoughts on President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address delivered Tuesday evening. The address touched on a number of topics but centered on four main questions: • How do we give everyone a fair shot at opportunity and security in this new economy? • How do we make technology work for us, and not against us –…

DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Here are a few notable Texans invited to Obama’s last State of the Union

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Published: January 12, 2016 8:00 am By Christine Ayala and Elizabeth Koh Update 4:10 p.m.: this post has been updated with guest comments throughout WASHINGTON– A few notable Texans will be scattered among the political elite at President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union Address Tuesday. The White House is painting the speech as non-traditional and…

LAREDO MORNING TIMES: Congressman Hosts Student to see Obama

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Congressman Henry Cuellar will host an elementary school student from Laredo to see President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address. The student, Anthony Garcia, 11, who attends Cuellar Elementary School, was chosen out of 105 fifth-grade students at the school who participated in an essay-writing competition about positive habits that have made them a better leader, and…