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My Harlingen News: Congressman successfully added language that ensures Border Patrol officers conduct themselves with the upmost professionalism, expands eligibility of Homeland Security grants

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January 14, 2014   WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Homeland Security funding bill, including specific language added by Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28). Cuellar’s additions include a call for a review of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer training to ensure professionalism, and the addition of a provision which makes costs of providing…

The Tribune: On day of tough issues, no fouls as Obama honors NBA champs

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BY MARIA RECIO January 12, 2015   WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the National Basketball Association 2014 champion San Antonio Spurs to the White House on Monday, giving the hoops-loving president a break from an otherwise intense day.   Obama entered the crowded East Room to raucous applause and shouts of “Go Spurs, Go!” But he quickly told the San Antonio…

National Journal: House GOP Makes an Aggressive Opening Bet on Immigration

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BY DANIEL NEWHAUSER AND RACHEL ROUBEIN January 11, 2015   House Republicans will make their first bet in a long-term political gamble this week, taking aggressive and broad swipes against President Obama's immigration policy in the face of dubious Senate support and a seemingly insurmountable veto threat.   Assuaging the conservative wing of their conference, House…

Llamas Comunicacion: Inicia Cuellar sexto periodo

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Por Javier Amieva  Laredo, Texas. – El congresista laredense Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) fue juramentado en Washington, al iniciar su sexto mandato en la cámara de representantes de Estados Unidos. Cuellar representa a región de Laredo y otros 30 condados del sur de Texas incluyendo algunos en San Antonio y es uno de los mas importantes lideres hispanos, fue calificado por analistas de…

Laredo Sun: TAMIU Part Of New $10 Million Federal Grant Collaborative Benefiting Webb County, South Texas

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Posted on Jan 7, 2015 | 0 comments Special to The Laredo Sun Congressman Henry Cuellar (’82) joins members of a new collaborative project benefiting from a $10 million investment by the White House’s Social Innovation Fund. The Fund will support the “Sí Texas: Social Innovation for a Healthy South Texas” Project, focused on improvements in behavioral health and chronic disease in…

Dow Jones Business News: House Republicans Seek to Block Immigration Action

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January 7, 2014 House Republicans prepared Wednesday to reopen a fight with President Barack Obama over immigration as soon as next week as they looked for ways to block his unilateral action shielding millions of illegal immigrants from deportation. Republicans eager to unravel Mr. Obama's executive action say they are looking to legislation needed to keep the Department of Homeland…

Rep. Cuellar Sworn Into 114th Congress

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Rep. Cuellar Sworn Into 114th Congress Congressman Pledges to be Texas’ 28th District’s Voice in Washington WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) was sworn into his sixth term in the United States House of Representatives. "As this new Congress begins, Texas is ready for us to continue the progress we’ve made in recent years," Congressman Cuellar said. "Texans know how…

Washington Post: Sen. Ted Cruz, Bao Bao and other Washington VIPs marvel at the first snowfall of winter

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By Erin C.J. Robertson January 6 at 4:06 PM   Any time snow and Washington are mentioned in the same sentence, at best, there’s a whimper and, at worst, there’s panic. Winter’s first snowfall precipitated the customary traffic jams, Metro delays and tip-toeing, but it also spurred Washington VIPs to pause for a moment to admire it (and play in it). Here’s their…

Valley Town Crier: Rep. Cuellar Sworn Into 114th Congress

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Posted: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 4:34 pm | Updated: 4:38 pm, Tue Jan 6, 2015. Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) was sworn into his sixth term in the United States House of Representatives.   "As this new Congress begins, Texas is ready for us to continue the progress we’ve made in recent years," Congressman Cuellar said. "Texans know how to work hard and…

NTN24: Congresista Henry Cuellar aseguró en NTN24 que demócratas “esperan poder trabajar” en conjunto con los republicanos

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Martes, Enero 6, 2015 Henry Cuellar habló con El Informativo de NTN24 sobre los retos que enfrentan los demócratas tras haber perdido el control del Congreso norteamericano y dijo que “si el presidente rechaza la propuesta de los republicanos, va a ser difícil para ellos”. “Esperamos que trabajen con nosotros en temas como el comercio”, manifestó. Frente al tema de la Reforma…