Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Wings of Life-Texas through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” This morning, representatives from the local office of Congressman Henry Cuellar presented the Wings of Life-Texas staff with a ceremonial check for $6,463.69 that will be used for internet access an... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a grant will be awarded to the Catholic Diocese of Laredo through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” This morning, representatives from the local office of Congressman Henry Cuellar presented the Catholic Diocese with a ceremonial check for $44,504.44 at St. Augustine High School Chapel. “E-r... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that two grants were awarded to the Wilson County Library through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.” This morning, representatives from the local office of Congressman Henry Cuellar presented the Wilson County Library with a ceremonial check for $14, 663.04 that will be used for internet access an... Read more »
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar highlighted the need for equal pay for women workers across America. Congressman Cuellar stated that ensuring that there is truly equal pay for equal work in this country should be a key priority for Congress and called for strengthening the Equal Pay Act of 1963 while maintaining fiscal responsibility and reducing any undue burden on small businesses. “Equal pay is not ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the 2007 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting submissions. The Congressional Art Competition gives the nation’s young artists the opportunity to compete to display their work in the United States Capitol Building. “This contest is a great way for students in our community to show their impressive artistic talents. I am pleased to invite al... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives. The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water projects in Texas’ 28th District. In working on water infrastruct... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives. The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water projects in Texas’ 28th District. In the Lower Rio Grande Basin, ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives. The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water projects in Texas’ 28th District. The Secretary of the Army will ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House of Representatives. The bill authorizes approximately $14 billion for water resources studies and construction projects and includes several provisions by Congressman Cuellar to initiate water in Texas’ 28th District. In Dilley, a project is authorized to re... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2007 to expand the availability of anesthesiology care in medically-underserved rural areas. Joined by Congressman Todd Akin, Congressman Cuellar introduced the Cuellar-Akin Rural Anesthesiology Bill that will allow rural hospitals to use Medicare Part A funds on a “pass-through” basis to pay for the se... Read more »
