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DISTRICT WORK PERIOD IS NO RECESS

| Posted in Op-Eds

As the month-long district work period ends and Congress heads back to Washington D.C. to tackle the budget and create jobs, my location changes, but my priorities for the 28th District of Texas remain the same. After a series of meetings, unlimited conversations with constituents, and town halls you had one clear message for me and Members of Congress: we need to unite and work in a bipartisan ma... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR ANNOUNCES REQUIRED REVIEWS OF DOUBLE-DIGIT HEALTH INSURANCE RATE INCREASES

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that starting today health insurers seeking to increase their rates by 10 percent or more must submit their request to state or federal reviewers to determine whether the increase is reasonable. This review program was created by the Affordable Care Act and will bring greater transparency, accountability, and, in many cases, lower costs for families and ... Read more »

STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR ON REPORT FROM NATURAL GAS SUBCOMMITTEE

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement today following the release of the Energy Advisory Board Natural Gas Subcommittee’s 90-day interim report: “Energy independence is a national security issue, which can only be achieved through an all of the above approach of domestic production. This 90-day report presents several recommendations, and I see this as an important ste... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: TEXAS RECEIVES $46.5 MILLION FROM SMALL BUSINESS JOBS ACT FOR LENDING

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced today that the State of Texas will receive $46,553,879 for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to spur increased lending for small businesses and local entrepreneurs to create more private sector jobs. This initiative is a component of the Small Business Jobs Act, which Congressman Cuellar supported. It was signed into law on September 27, 2010. Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSING IN LA SALLE COUNTY

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply concerned about th... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSING IN MCMULLEN COUNTY

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply concerned about th... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSINGS IN WEBB COUNTY

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply concerned about th... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSINGS IN STARR COUNTY

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply concerned about th... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR RELEASES STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL POST OFFICE CLOSING IN WILSON COUNTY

| Posted in Press Release

Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement upon notification that eleven United States Post Offices in the 28th District of Texas will undergo a study to determine whether continuing services is merited. The United States Post Office (USPS) is currently faced with financial challenges and has started a comprehensive review of cost cutting measures. “I am deeply concerned about th... Read more »