Congressman Henry Cuellar today urged residents of Laredo, Zapata and Jim Hogg to participate in the upcoming Eagle Ford Shale Job and Vendor Fair slated for Fri. Jan. 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Laredo Energy Arena on 6700 Arena Blvd. in Laredo, Texas. The job fair is free and open to the public. “We’ve seen the tremendous positive economic impact that the Eagle Ford Shale boom has ha... Read more »

http://www.pro8news.com/news/local/Congress-2012---Congressman-Henry-Cuellar-Interview-136526538.html Last year, 2011, was a tough year in Washington as a lot of issues were debated right up until the end. Congressman Henry Cuellar is here with a look at some of the goals congress has set forth in 2012. Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar praised the Department of Homeland Security’s and Department of Defense partnership for a new border security strategy that shifts National Guard troops stationed along the Southwest border’s mission to aerial surveillance support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Since 2006, the National Guard’s presence along the U.S.-Mexico border has been a critical support for... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar expressed support for the Senate amendment to H.R. 3630, the Middle Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, a measure that would have prevented tax hikes for 160 million American families on Jan. 01, 2012, and extended unemployment benefits for 2.3 million of Americans. “I am dismayed that House Republicans refused to bring up bipartisan legislation that would hav... Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for the Fiscal Year 2012 Omnibus Bill, which prevents a potential government shutdown and provides funding for critical domestic programs. The bill passed by a vote of 296 to 121. “While I am relieved that Congress reached a deal to avert a government shut down and fund programs that are critical for the American people, I am also disheartened that this 1,200... Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released this statement after President Obama’s address to U.S. troops at Ft. Bragg today: “Our troops have sacrificed greatly to protect the American and the Iraqi peoples’ freedoms. Today we mark our next relationship with a new Iraq, governed with the freedoms we hold so dearly. When President Bush began this engagement in 2002, we as nation made a commitmen... Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar highlights the United States Postal Service’s announcement yesterday to delay closing or consolidating any Post Office or mailing facility until May 1, 2012. Earlier this year, approximately 3,700 post offices were targeted for closures this year by the USPS due to financial struggles, including mail volume declining and changing customer habits. The USPS planned to condu... Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar held a grants videoconference on arts and humanities in the 28th District of Texas to provide invaluable information on resources available for schools, libraries and local organizations. The meeting connected federal agencies in Washington D.C. with universities, school districts, higher education institutions, libraries and local museums. The meetings were held at Congr... Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar today lauded the unveiling of new Spanish-language Public Service Announcements for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign. Starting today, Spanish-language PSAs that inform viewers about how to notify authorities regarding potential threats will run in radio stations and televisions in Texas, California... Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar has pledged to stand up for America’s middle- class families and small businesses by supporting the extension of payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits are set to expire on December 31st, 2011. “Now is the time to step it up for middle-class Americans and help those without a job stay afloat,” said Congressman Cuellar. “W... Read more »