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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement in support of ongoing trade discussions towards completing a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement:   “I am pleased to see the progress that has been made towards completing a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement during the recent high level meeting between the United States and Japan,” said Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced that his official website was recognized by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) as one of the best congressional websites on Capitol Hill.   Rep. Cuellar’s website ranked in the top 10 percent, as he was one of only 44 Representatives to receive the award out of 435 Members in total.    “I am very honored to… Read more »

LCC South To Celebrate Its 10-Year Anniversary Posted on Apr 25, 2014 | 0 comments Special to the Laredo Sun LAREDO, TX.- For the last ten years, the Laredo Community College South Campus has worked to meet the educational needs of south Laredo residents, and now the LCC South family would like to extend a little of that love to the community during its 10th Anniversary… Read more »

On Thursday, April 24th, Congressman Henry Cuellar joined IDEA Preparatory School Donna to announce that Brandon Lau, a high school senior that he nominated has been accepted to the United State Air Force Academy.  “I would like to congratulate Brandon for his acceptance into the prestigious United States Air Force Academy,” said Congressman Cuellar. “His leadership skills, excellent… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for the opening of the new Taco Palenque in Edinburg.  This is the first Taco Palenque in Edinburg and the 15th Taco Palenque location in South Texas.  “We are here today to mark a new chapter in one of South Texas’s most successful local businesses,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “The owners of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provided a detailed response to his request in the Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Bill for more information on how veterans are assigned to a health care center.  As part of the Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Bill, Rep. Cuellar requested that the VA report back to Congress on what… Read more »

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) met with Colombian and Mexican officials last week to discuss joint efforts to combat the spread of illegal narcotics.  Congressman Cuellar traveled with Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY05) and other Members of the Appropriations Committee.   The United States, Mexico, and Colombia have a partnership to assist in training… Read more »

Poteet vet awarded long-deserved medals Poteet veteran Rubin Leal was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars and the Korean War Service Medal. LISA LUNA | PLEASANTON EXPRESSDescribed by Congressman Henry Cuellar as “an example of true American patriotism,” lifelong Poteet resident Rubin Leal received two medals for his service in the Korean War. Cuellar… Read more »

It’s officially open Cuellar assists in grand opening of civic center, library, freedom center SUE BROWN EDITOR U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar presented a flag that had been flown over the United States Capitol to the Civic Center/Library. Included in the photo are, left to right, Dan Cox, RCW Energy Services for their donation of $10,000 to the library to… Read more »