On Monday, April 22nd, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Pleasanton to honor the service of two Pleasanton City Councilmen who have served a combined 48 years in their posts.
“These men serve as outstanding models of civic service,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Today, we congratulate them both on a hard-earned and well deserved record of service to the… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced today that the Smithsonian will be hosting "Night at the Museum" events at the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of Natural History. These overnight events are a great opportunity for families visiting Washington to provide an eye-opening experience for young children.
“I am happy to announce that the… Read more »
Investor center program should become permanent
BY HENRY CUELLAR, GUEST COMMENTARY : APRIL 22, 2014
As chairman of the Pro-Trade Caucus in Congress, I was active in leading efforts on trade agreements that create more American jobs and generate economic growth. Thanks in part to robust international trade and strong retail growth, Laredo's unemployment rate is lower… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the Appropriations Committee had successfully passed two of 12 funding bills out of committee that require strong steps to address the Veterans Affairs claims backlog.
“The backlog for veterans’ disability and medical claims has gone on for too long,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This bill takes several steps to reduce the… Read more »
On Monday, April 21st, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Poteet and the Poteet Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6970 to honor Poteet veteran Ruben Leal, who was awarded two medals for his service in the Korean War.
“Mr. Rubin Leal is an example of true American patriotism,” said Congressman Cuellar. “It gives me great honor to present two medals to… Read more »
On Monday, April 22nd, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined the City of Pleasanton to announce the opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center, a project that is 17 years in the making and will provide the city with a remodeled civic center and library.
“We are here today to celebrate the grand opening of the Pleasanton Civic Center and library and congratulate the community for… Read more »
Apr 21, 2014, 8:55am CDT
The Take: Toyota focused on China and Seacrest likes Clear Channel
Toyota’s China push
Toyota Motor Corp. may be the largest automaker in the world, but it only ranks fourth in sales in the world’s largest car market.
Toyota’s auto sales in China have struggled ever since there was an anti-Japanese backlash in that country two years ago.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that 8 million Americans had enrolled in a healthcare plan under the Affordable Care Act since the Marketplace opened in October 2013. The announcement comes at a time when healthcare costs nationally are growing at the slowest level on record, Medicare spending is down, and the deficit is projected to continue to… Read more »
Faced with Semana Santa traffic, Anzalduas bridge pays for extra customs personnel
Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Dave Hendricks | The Monitor
MISSION — Faced with a nearly four-hour delay at the Anzalduas border crossing on Wednesday morning, bridge administrators submitted an emergency request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for extra personnel… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinator today completed a tour of Wilson, Atascosa and Bexar Counties that started on Monday, April 14th and lasted until Wednesday, April 16th. Rep. Cuellar’s grants coordinator met with city, county, and school district officials to discuss ways in which the Congressman’s office can help bring more federal resources home to local… Read more »
