Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on his vote to end the Republican shutdown and increase the debt limit: “Today I joined my colleagues across the aisle and voted to end the Republican shutdown and increase the debt ceiling.  The final vote count was 285-144, with almost two thirds of the Republican caucus voting to keep the government closed and… Read more »

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“Today, I stood with more than 40 of my colleagues to call for an end to finger pointing between Republicans and Democrats and a start to consensus building.  This is a time for elected officials here in Washington to do what we came here for – sit down with our colleagues, use common sense, and find a compromise that benefits the country.  As representatives of the American… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar called La Vernia resident Timothy Haight on Oct. 3, in response to a letter Haight sent to the congressman. Haight, a veteran of the Iraq War and employee at Fort Sam Houston, said he and his wife rely on federal paychecks and are both currently on furlough; he urged the congressman to work to avoid a government shutdown, saying "Please, don't let the GOP and the… Read more »

Dear Friends, This week, I announced $2,703,707 in federal funds to the Laredo International Airport along with Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez, District V Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., City Manager Carlos Villarreal, and International Airport Manager Jose Flores.   These funds were awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration to construct perimeter security fencing,… Read more »

Obamacare showdown in Texas - POLITICO.com Print View The ground war over Obamacare -  the one that will determine whether people sign up — will be won and lost in places like Texas. If Obamacare fails in the Lone Star State — that is, if a significant portion of the 6.1 million uninsured Texans don’t or can’t enroll — then the White House could miss its national enrollment… Read more »

According to a press release submitted to ENLACE NEWS by the office of Congressmen Henry Cuellar, on Wednesday, September 25th, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released cost estimates of premiums for the State of Texas under the Health Insurance Marketplace that opened on Tuesday, October 1st. Texas consumers will be able to… Read more »

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This week, LULAC members from across the country took part in LULAC’s ACTober: Fall Advocacy Days. The nation’s oldest and largest Latino organization conducted advocacy visits with Congressional offices and addressed issues such as education, health care, and immigration reform. LULAC members also attended panel discussions and briefings on health care, education, immigration reform,… Read more »

Veterans, small business owners applying for a federal loan, and companies importing or exporting goods are being harmed today because their calls will go unanswered and their paperwork will be delayed all due to an unnecessary and unacceptable government shutdown. Federal workforce should not suffer the consequences of the House and Senate’s inability to govern.  I am with you and… Read more »