Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Dr. Ray M. Keck III, president of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), and Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN) announced a $900,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, to TAMIU-SCAN to… 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 »
US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador
The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington, D.C. says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.
His Central American country is a "destination for migrants of all types," and Costa Rica's immigrant population includes up to 120,000 American expatriates,… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Laredo Community College (LCC) President Juan L. Maldonado announced a $1.1 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to LCC Student Support Services (SSS). 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 »
Dem. Congressman: 40,000 Cuban Asylum Seekers Could Arrive in Coming Months
As many as 40,000 Cubans seeking asylum could cross the southern U.S. border in the coming months.
by CAROLINE MAY
As the U.S. and Cuba move toward more normalized relations, Central America has already experienced an influx of Cubans seeking to migrate northward, seeking political asylum in the U.S. The… Read more »
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/
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San Antonio congressman to break party ranks over Trans Pacific Partnership
by: Sergio Chapa
Congressman Henry Cuellar is going against party politics in favor of supporting some of the major industries of South Texas.
During a recent visit to the San Antonio Business Journal, Cuellar, D-Laredo, said he is breaking Democrat Party ranks to vote in favor of the… Read more »
