Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today released an informational video for small business owners living in his district. He was joined by officials from the Small Business Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development who explained some of the federal resources available for small business owners, especially those in rural areas.
To watch… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinator, Juan Sanchez, today concluded a three day Grants Tour in the Rio Grande Valley to get the word out about funding opportunities from the federal government. Rep. Cuellar’s grants coordinator met with city, county, and school district officials in Zapata, Starr, and Hidalgo Counties to discuss ways in which the Congressman’s… Read more »
Customs to hire 2,000 officers across U.S.
By Kate Rice
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it will hire an unprecedented 2,000 new officers, increasing the size of its workforce by about 10%. They will be deployed at 44 ports of entry in 18 states.
Among the cities that will get additional officers are New York; Los Angeles; Detroit; Buffalo, N.Y.;… Read more »
Congressman produces video to talk to small business owners (Video)
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-San Antonio, has produced a new video aimed at helping small business owners in his district.
Mike W. Thomas
Reporter-San Antonio Business Journal
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-28th District, is featured in a new video discussing… Read more »
Health coverage opportunities remain
BY HENRY CUELLAR, GUEST COMMENTARY : APRIL 8, 2014
You may not know that, while the March 31 deadline for the healthcare open enrollment period has passed, it may not be too late to sign up. If you are uninsured, you may have a second chance at applying for subsidized health insurance.
If you missed the deadline, there are a few… Read more »
Pols push to abolish agency charging for documents available for free online
Published April 07, 2014
FILE: Dec. 17, 2013: Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., outlines his annual Wastebook, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.AP
Anyone who's used the Internet knows that if you want a government document or research report, it's probably available online -- often for… Read more »
"Let Me Google That For You Act" takes aim at federal agency
A government agency sells information you can usually find for free -- and is losing money in the process
By Russell Mills
TULSA —
A federal agency that sells information that's readily available on the Internet -- and loses money in the process -- has drawn fire from a bi-partisan group of… Read more »
Rep. Cuellar: “Healthcare Open Enrollment is closed, but you may still be able get coverage”
Laura Garcia Valley Town Crier - Reporter laura@valleytowncrier.com
Posted: Friday, April 4, 2014 11:03 am
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On Saturday, April 5th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will participate in the Poteet Strawberry Festival Parade in Poteet, Texas. He will join the Poteet Strawberry Festival Association, the City of Poteet, Atascosa County officials, and other local officials in the parade.
WHAT: Poteet Strawberry Parade
WHEN:… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) joined U.S. Senators Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and U.S. Representatives Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) today introduced the Let Me Google That For You Act, a bill to eliminate an outdated agency that has lost more than $1 million trying to sell government reports that are available for free online. With a money-losing profit model only the… Read more »