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Executive Gov: Rep. Henry Cuellar Adds Performance-Budget Link Language in Bill

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Rep. Henry Cuellar Adds Performance-Budget Link Language in Bill Jay Clemens · Sep 11th, 2014 · Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) has introduced new language to a bill he authored that requires agencies to base their budget proposals on performance measures in fiscal year 2015, Federal News Radio reported Wednesday. Cuellar told an event audience that the language is tentative until he…

Hola Ciudad: Legisladores y empresarios participan en foro de competitividad México-EEUU

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Legisladores y empresarios participan en foro de competitividad México-EEUU 11 | 09 | 2014 Legisladores estatales y federales, así como empresarios de Texas, Nuevo México y Chihuahua participarán en el foro Regional de Competitividad Económica que se llevará a cabo mañana viernes en esta frontera. Legisladores estatales y federales, así como empresarios de Texas, Nuevo México y…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $233K in Federal Funds for Healthcare Navigators Serving Webb, Zapata, La Salle

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that South Texas Development Council has been awarded over $233,000 in federal Navigator grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to serve Webb, Zapata, La Salle counties and other areas. Navigators provide in-person assistance to Texans with the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace, including as they shop for and…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $626K in Federal Funds for Healthcare Navigators Serving Starr and Hidalgo Counties

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that MHP Salud, has been awarded over $626,180 in federal Navigator grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to serve Hidalgo and Starr Counties and the Rio Grande Valley. Navigators provide in-person assistance to Texans with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace, including as they shop for and…

KVUE: Texas lawmakers react to Obama's plan for ISIS threat

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Texas lawmakers react to Obama's plan for ISIS threat KVUE9:32 p.m. CDT September 10, 2014 AUSTIN -- After President Barack Obama announced his plan to combat ISIS/ISIL on Wednesday night, Texas lawmakers voiced their opinions on the announcement. Republican Congressman Lamar Smith released the following statement: "This week, we mark the thirteenth anniversary of the worst terrorist…

Houston Chronicle: President's speech draws mixed congressional reaction

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President's speech draws mixed congressional reaction By Kevin Diaz September 10, 2014 | Updated: September 10, 2014 10:22pm Reaction to President Obama's speech, in which he ordered an expanded military effort against Sunni militants, drew a mixed reaction from Texas lawmakers, even among Republicans. Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a potential GOP White House contender,…

Federal News Radio: Rep. Cuellar pushing for agencies to link performance, budget

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Rep. Cuellar pushing for agencies to link performance, budget Wednesday - 9/10/2014, 5:34am EDT By Jason Miller Agency efforts to measure their performance and continually improve upon those results are slow to materialize. Two House lawmakers want more action and more progress. To that end, new language in the House appropriations bill could hold agencies to higher performance…

El Paso Times: El Paso forum to look at ways to enhance border economy

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El Paso forum to look at ways to enhance border economy By Vic Kolenc / El Paso Times Posted:   09/08/2014 09:08:09 PM MDT REPORTER Vic Kolenc An all-day forum looking at ways to make this region more economically competitive will be held in El Paso Friday by the Border Legislative Conference. U.S. Reps. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and Bill Owens,…

EL MAÑANA: Van tres partidos por elecciones

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Van tres partidos por elecciones Por primera vez en muchos años, habrá un tercer partido que disputará posiciones en la elección general del 4 de noviembre, incluidos algunos de los puestos importantes en el gobierno de Webb Por: Francisco Díaz LAREDO, TX .- Se trata de candidatos del partido verde o “Green Party”, dirigidos a nivel local por Luis Decker, quienes tratarán de…

Politico: As border crisis fades, so does need for new funds

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By SEUNG MIN KIM | 9/7/14 9:39 PM EDT President Barack Obama warned of a humanitarian crisis at the border. Hill Democrats privately feuded with the Obama administration over speeding up deportations. And House Republicans scrambled and delayed recess to overcome internal disputes and pass a border bill. But for all the border-crisis drama that engulfed Washington this summer,…