Customer service improvements moving too slowly, so now there’s a law
Rep. Henry Cuellar’s (D-Texas) office is swamped with calls from citizens seeking help in getting responses from federal agencies.
The Texas Democrat knows President Barack Obama issued an executive order in 2011 telling agencies to improve customer service. But Cuellar, who is a member of the House… Read more »
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Border Patrol agents concerned over reduction in resources
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Changes coming to the U.S./Mexico border has agents who work to secure it concerned.
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a reduction in aerial monitoring for an operation known as 'phalanx.'
Local agents are concerned… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced a key step forward in strengthening the relationship between federal agencies and institutions of higher education that primarily serve Hispanics. These colleges and universities, known as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), are degree-granting institutions with full-time enrollments that are at least 25 percent Hispanic. The following… Read more »
Performance-based budgeting gets a kick in the pants for 2017 budget
As agencies ramp up their planning for the 2017 budget, program managers will be under even more pressure to make sure they are getting results for every dollar their agency spends.
A new provision in this year’s omnibus appropriations bill is advancing the requirements under the Government Performance and Results… Read more »
Reciben fondos para alumnos de TAMIU y LCC
Ambas ecuelas recibieron dos millones de dólares para mejorar los servicios a los estudiantes de la comunidad
El Colegio Comunitario de Laredo (LCC) y la universidad de TAMIU recibieron dos millones de dólares en fondos federales para mejorar los servicios que ofrecen a los estudiantes de esta comunidad.
Juan Maldonado, presidente de LCC,… Read more »
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Colegio recibió 1.1 millones
Pese a ser el Siglo XXI existen casos de jóvenes que debido a la situación económica familiar carecen de la posibilidad de estudiar una carrera profesional. Aunado a las finanzas, está el hecho que en su genealogía nadie ha cursado el nivel superior o, por otro lado, padecen una discapacidad.
Considerando que estos aspectos no deben ser un… Read more »
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… Read more »
"SA to DC" will highlight the 67 most important issues for San Antonio
Next week will be a whirlwind tour for 130 San Antonio business leaders who will be in the nation's capital to push for the 67 issues that will create jobs and growth in the Alamo City.
United under the banner of "SA to DC," the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and three other organizations are headed to Washington DC… Read more »
LCC support services grant
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and Laredo Community College President Juan L. Maldonado announced a $1.1 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to LCC Student Support Services.
The grant will be distributed over five years — $220,000 per year — and will help continue to increase the academic success of students at LCC who are low-income,… Read more »
