Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be accepting applications for its 2014 Honors Internship Program (HIP) between January 29th and February 4th. The 10-week program runs from June 1st to August 9th and is a great opportunity for students to work with special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff. Interns gain valuable… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) has recently co-sponsored the Improper Payments Agency Cooperation Enhancement (IPACE) Act which aims to improve the accuracy of government death records as well as the access federal agencies have to the master death list. This could potentially translate into saving the government hundreds of millions, if not billions in taxpayer dollars.
Each year,… Read more »
Sober Look at the Depth Chart Intensifies for House Democrats
(Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call)
With the departure of Henry A. Waxman, the seventh member of his caucus to announce retirement, Democrats will be saying farewell to more than a century and a half of House experience come January. Potential losses by just a couple of veterans in tough midterm races would cost the party… Read more »
Young Laredoan Present at State of the Union Address
LAREDO, TX – Fifth grader, Luis Castañeda, was present during the State of the Union address given by U.S. President, Barack Obama.
He won the opportunity to visit Washington, DC, after his letter was selected after explaining that the visit would be the best moment for him and his mother Sylvia. Castañeda wrote that this event… Read more »
Sunday Breakfast Menu, Feb. 2
Several lawmakers gave responses toPresident Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday, but they have more to say. Representative Paul D. Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin who gave the Republican rebuttal in 2011, will share his thoughts on the speech on ABC’s “This Week.” Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington delivered the… Read more »
Slimming down a top priority for a local official
Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns says it’s time to slim down.
Since being sworn in to the council in 2008, Burns said he has gained 40 pounds — and now he’s signing up for Mayor Betsy Price’s Fit Worth 10-week health challenge.
“It’s time to do something,” he said, posting on Facebook that his cholesterol is higher… Read more »
On Thursday, January 30th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) attended the opening of the new Jourdanton City Hall and provided congratulatory remarks along with the Mayor of the City of Jourdanton, Susan Netardus.
The new City Hall building includes room for a council chamber, police department, city staff offices, and municipal court, and offices for the district attorney,… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the announcement of House Republican standards for immigration reform:
“I am encouraged to see the House Republican Leadership outline a meaningful step towards reforming our country’s broken immigration system,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Immigration reform is about jobs and the economy, national security, and… Read more »
Tren rápido y carretera Nuevo León-Texas están en camino
Ya se cuenta con derechos de vía en Nuevo León y la inversión es de mil 500 millones de pesos en el proyecto federal
NUEVO LAREDO, 30 de enero.- La construcción de las vías para el tren rápido entre Nuevo León y Texas va por buen camino, ya que la bonanza económica que vive el… Read more »
Presencia laredense discurso de Obama
Luis Castañeda, alumno de quinto grado, vivió el momento más importante de su vida, al estar presente durante el Discurso a la Nación que ofreció el presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama
LAREDO, TX.- Luis Castañeda, alumno de quinto grado, vivió el momento más importante de su vida, al estar presente durante el Discurso a la Nación… Read more »
