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KGNS: City to receive $53,000 to help combat HIV/AIDS

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LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - The City of Laredo will receive thousands of dollars in federal funds to help combat another virus. More than $53,000 in federal funding is going towards the city's efforts to fight HIV and Aids during the pandemic. District 28 Congressman Henry Cuellar says the spread of coronavirus in the US is threatening efforts to combat existing health challenges like HIV…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $307 Million in Federal Funds to Texas for Education

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Tags: Education

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $307,026,008 in federal funding to the State of Texas to meet needs of students across Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, awarded through the Department of Education’s Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds (GEER), is authorized under the CARES Act.   “Schools across Texas are facing enormous costs and…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $53,750 in Federal Funding for Laredo’s Efforts to Combat HIV/AIDS during COVID-19

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Laredo, TX– Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $53,750 in federal funds for the City of Laredo and their efforts to prevent or minimize the impact of this pandemic on people with HIV/AIDS. This funding, awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will assist Laredo in reducing the number of new HIV diagnoses while maintaining access to…

Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez Introduce Legislation to Designate Los Caminos del Rio Region as a National Heritage Area

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) introduced legislation, H.R. 6499, that would authorize a study by the Department of Interior needed to designate the Los Caminos del Rio region as a National Heritage Area (NHA). The 200 mile Rio Grande region would join 55 other national heritage landmarks and become the first area in Texas to bear the…

POLITICO: White House taps members of Congress to advise on reopening economy

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White House taps members of Congress to advise on reopening economy The group includes Republicans and Democrats.   The White House asked several Senate Republicans to be on the task force, including Senate HELP Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander. | Mark Wilson/Getty Images By MARIANNE LEVINE, SARAH FERRIS and MELANIE…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $50 Million in Federal Funds for Colleges and Universities in the San Antonio Region

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Tags: Education

San Antonio, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $50,303,554 in federal funding for colleges, universities, and trade and vocational schools in the San Antonio region. This funding, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will assist students and schools with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $19 Million in Federal Funds for Colleges and Universities in Laredo

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Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $19,044,197 federal funding for colleges, universities, and trade and vocational schools in Laredo. This funding, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will assist students and schools with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.   “Now more than ever,…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $54 Million in Federal Funds for Colleges and Universities in the Rio Grande Valley

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Tags: Education

Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $54,417,724 federal funding for colleges, universities, and trade and vocational schools in the Rio Grande Valley. This funding, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will assist students and schools with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.   “Now…

KGNS: Local colleges awarded portion of $19 million in federal funds

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LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - Students and schools struggling to pay for expenses during the COVID-19 disruption of operations will see some relief in the form of over $19 million. TAMIU, Laredo College, Laredo Beauty College, Laredo Chi Academy, and the South Texas Training Center were each awarded a part of the funding that comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security…

PLEASANTON EXPRESS: Rep. Cuellar announces $914,855 for health center

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Rep. Cuellar announces $914,855 for health center By Pleasanton Express Staff | on April 15, 2020 NOEL WILKERSON HOLMES PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $914,855 in federal funding to support Atascosa Health Center’s efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. This funding, awarded through the Health Resources and…