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Rep. Cuellar Provides Current Migrant Apprehension Numbers in the Rio Grande Valley

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Mission, TX-- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following apprehension data currently taking place in the United States Border Patrol - Rio Grande Valley Sector: Within the last 7 days: Approximately 10,000 migrants have been apprehended Approximately 2,500 migrants have been apprehended within the last two days “We are weeks, maybe even days, away from a…

KRGV: Senate continues to work on COVID-19 relief bill

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Lawmakers are hopeful the Rescue America stimulus relief package will pass in the Senate this weekend. If it does, Texas could receive more than $27 billion dollars in relief funding. On Wednesday, Texas Sen. John Cornyn debated the $1.9 trillion bill, calling for amendments “This bill is not the answer to the real challenges that face our country poised by the pandemic,” Cornyn…

Border Report: 10,000 migrants apprehended in 7 days in South Texas, congressman says

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HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector in South Texas have apprehended approximately 10,000 migrants within the last seven days, including approximately 2,500 migrants within the last two days. On Thursday, South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar expressed concern about the surge of migrants in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the…

LAREDO MORNING TIMES: Cuellar presides over House in vote on historic relief bill

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In the early hours of Saturday morning, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) presided over the House of Representatives as the House debated and voted on President Joe Biden’s bid for the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan. The congressman shed light on the bill and what he expects will ultimately be left on it as the Senate takes it up next week for…

AXIOS: Border Democrat warns Biden about immigrant fallout

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A Democratic lawmaker representing a border district warned the Biden administration against easing up too much on unauthorized immigrants, citing their impact on his constituents, local hospitals and their potential to spread the coronavirus. Why it matters: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) told Axios he supports President Biden. But the moderate said he sees the downsides of efforts…

[ATASCOSA] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…

[WILSON] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…

[ZAPATA] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…

[WEBB] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…

[BEXAR] Rep. Cuellar Votes for President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, a legislative package that will fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis, and support struggling communities. “American lives and livelihoods are at stake and they need relief now,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The American Rescue Plan…