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CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF READING

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Congressman Henry Cuellar today was on hand to present more than 2,200 books to students at Cuellar Elementary School as part of the school's participation in the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program. RIF, which is mostly underwritten by the U.S. Department of Education, is aimed at preparing and motivating children to read by awarding free books and literary resources to students and families who... Read more »

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE AIMED AT HELPING THOSE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH

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Rep. Henry Cuellar announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has launched a new website aimed at helping people with limited English. The website is free and located at www.usalearns.org. “I congratulate the Department of Education for taking the initiative and for looking out after people and helping them with their literacy skills,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Being fluent in English ... Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar Announces $5.1 Million for Webb County Head Start

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Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced $5,103,626 in funding for the Webb County Head Start program to help local children become better prepared to succeed in school. Specifically, the funds will be used to provide educational services to the 1,150 economically disadvantaged children and their parents who participate in the Head Start Program in Webb County. “Education has always been one of my top ... Read more »

Congressman Cuellar Announces $5,003,353 in HUD Funding for City of Laredo

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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced $5,003,353 today for the City of Laredo from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding comes in four parts: $3,589,958 for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to provide housing and to expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income citizens. $1,248,285 for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) ... Read more »