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Area High School Students Nominated by Rep. Cuellar to Attend U.S. Service Academies

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On Thursday, March 20th, Congressman Henry Cuellar joined area school districts to announce that three high school students nominated by his office had been accepted to a U.S. Service Academy.  Tristan Holiday, student at Judson High School, was nominated by Rep. Cuellar and will attend the US Naval Academy.  Noah Tetro, student at Judson High School, was nominated by Rep.…

Rep. Cuellar Announces that Smithsonian Latino Center Now Accepting Applications for Young Ambassadors Program

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced today that the Smithsonian Latino Center is now accepting application from eligible high school seniors for its Young Ambassadors Program.  Students with an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences and humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures are selected to travel to Washington, D.C., for a weeklong seminar at…

San Antonio Receives $1 Million Federal Investment to Expand Homeland Security Preparedness

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the City of San Antonio has received a federal investment of $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to expand and improve homeland security preparedness.  The funds are specifically geared to high risk urban areas and San Antonio was one of only three cities in…

KSAT: SA receives funds to expand homeland security preparedness

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SA receives funds to expand homeland security preparedness Rep. Henry Cuellar advocated for increased funding for urban areas SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar announced Wednesday that the City of San Antonio has received a federal investment of $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The funds are specifically…

SA Business Journal: San Antonio lands $1 million grant from Homeland Security

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San Antonio lands $1 million grant from Homeland Security       San Antonio has received a federal grant through Homeland Security's Urban Areas Security Initiative. The City of San Antonio has received a $1 million federal grant to expand and improve homeland security preparedness. The funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are part of the U.S.…

KGNS: Henry Cuellar announces Smithsonian Latino Center now accepting applications for Young Ambassadors Program

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Henry Cuellar announces Smithsonian Latino Center now accepting applications for Young Ambassadors Program Posted: Tue 9:53 AM, Mar 18, 2014   Henry Cuellar Washington, D.C. (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today that the Smithsonian Latino Center is now accepting application from eligible high school seniors for its Young Ambassadors…

KURV: Honduran Government and Civil Rights Groups Respond to BP Agent Assault

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Honduran Government And Civil Rights Groups Respond To BP Agent Assault The Honduran government, local elected officials, and civil rights groups are all strongly condemning the actions of a Valley Border Patrol agent, who raped and left for dead a Honduran woman and her daughter, abducted and raped a second teenage girl who was with them, and then killed himself as law enforcement…

La Prensa: 20 years after NAFTA, investing in trade more important than ever

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20 years after NAFTA, investing in trade more important than ever By Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) | 16 de marzo de 2014 The impact of international trade can be felt in every town, city, and business across the United States.  It creates jobs, supports small businesses, and puts more money in the pocket of hardworking Americans.  We have a responsibility to our…

Rep. Cuellar Office Participates in Health Insurance Enrollment Event This Saturday

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This Saturday, March 15th, the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar will participate in a health insurance enrollment event in conjunction with Centro Med, a local health organization part of the Enroll SA, Get Bexar Covered coalition.    Almost 300,000 Texans have enrolled in a health insurance plan since open enrollment began in October.  In the month of February alone,…