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Congressman Cuellar Announces $1.2 million in Federal Funds for the Poteet Elementary School Counseling Program

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Poteet Independent School District $1.2 million for the Poteet Elementary School Counseling Program (PESCP).   The PESCP has been designed to meet the needs of elementary and junior high school students. The students will be taught alternatives to negative behaviors like violence,…

Congressman Cuellar Announces $650,000 in Federal Funds for SCAN

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced two grants totaling $650,000 for Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN). The federal funds will help establish a Webb County Teen Court and expand the Listo Para Responder Prevention Project. “I commend SCAN and Judge Oscar Liendo for the strong interest they place in helping our troubled teenagers. Many times, all these kids…

Congressman Cuellar Announces $650,000 in Federal Funds for SCAN

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced two grants totaling $650,000 for Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN). The federal funds will help establish a Webb County Teen Court and expand the Listo Para Responder Prevention Project. “I commend SCAN and Judge Oscar Liendo for the strong interest they place in helping our troubled teenagers. Many times, all these kids…

Congressman Cuellar Announces $974,118 for 406th Judicial District Court

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced a $974,118 grant for the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program. The funds, which come from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, will be used to expand and enhance the existing drug court treatment services for adult male and female defendants.…

Congressman Henry Cuellar Named One of the Most Influential Hispanics in the Nation

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Hispanic Business Magazine has named Congressman Henry Cuellar as one of the 50 most influential Hispanics across the United States for 2012. The list includes individuals from the federal government, directors of non-profit organizations, state and congressional legislators, and from the private sector. “I want to thank Hispanic Business Magazine for naming me as one of the 50 most…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $250,000 GRANT FOR THE CITY OF HIDALGO

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Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today the City of Hidalgo will receive a $250,000 federal grant to help fund the “Strategic Master Plan for Historic District” in Hidalgo. The funds are being awarded by the Economic Development Administration for the development of a master plan to increase tourism and commerce in Hidalgo historic district.   “I congratulate the City of Hidalgo…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $2.8 MILLION FOR THE LAREDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) announced today that the Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has awarded the Laredo International Airport $2.8 million to mitigate airport noise. “These funds provide necessary assistance to residents in close proximity to the airport – allowing the flow of travelers and goods to continue stimulating our local…

Congressman Henry Cuellar’s H.R. 915, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force, passes the Senate

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Congressman Henry Cuellar’s legislation, H.R. 915, better known as the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force bill, was considered and passed by the United States Senate on Friday. This legislation seeks to enhance border security while reducing at the same time potential threats along the border. This initiative, also known as BEST, will (a) facilitate collaboration between…

Congressman Henry Cuellar Announces $300,000 Grant for Laredo Health Department

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Joined by City of Laredo officials, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) today announced a $300,000 grant for the health department. The funds, which come from the Food and Drug Administration and which will be distributed over a three-year period, will be used for a food inspection innovation project to help reduce the risks for food borne illnesses. With the funds, the city will upgrade…

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RESPONDS TO SPEAKER BOEHNER’S ‘FISCAL CLIFF’ COMMENTS

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement after U.S. House Speaker Boehner commented that “he was not confident at all” that we could avoid the fiscal cliff. Yesterday, Moody’s Investors Service issued report of a possible lowering of the government’s triple-A credit rating if fiscal talks fail. “While the fiscal cliff is on the horizon, we are not on…