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TAMIU SEES GREEN INITIATIVES WITH ENERGY-EFFICIENT GREEN CAMPUS RESEARCH INITIATIVE

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Texas A&M International University officials expressed gratitude and excitement for being awarded a $500,000 earmark from the federal government through the work of Congressman Henry Cuellar. TAMIU, in cooperation with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, proposed an Energy-Efficient Green Campus Research Initiative at Texas A&M International University comprised of three…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $5.2 MILLION TO CONTROL CATTLE FEVER TICKS ON BORDER

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced news of $ 5.2 million made available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The funding will be used to control outbreaks of cattle fever ticks occurring outside a permanent quarantine zone between Texas and Mexico. An increased number of outbreaks within the permanent quarantined zone…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR RANKED SECOND-MOST-CENTRIST CONGRESSMAN

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Washington – The National Journal’s 2007 congressional vote ratings place Congressman Henry Cuellar as the second-most-centrist Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reporters and editors from the non-partisan magazine, including CNN political analyst William Schneider, based ratings on key votes relating to economic, social, or foreign policy issues, gauging their votes from…

CIBOLO STUDENT RECEIVES NOMINATION TO U.S. AIRFORCE ACADEMY

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Cibolo student, Jonathan E. Garcia, has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jonathan, a graduate of Byron Steele High School, received a nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to enter the Academy.  Congressman Cuellar says Jonathan was an obvious choice for his nomination.  “Jonathan is a bright student who I was pleased to nominate,” said Congressman…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR HONORED AS 2008 DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY HEALTH SUPERHERO

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Last night, Congressman Henry Cuellar was named as the 2008 Distinguished Community Health Superhero by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The award is presented to deserving individuals who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to preserve, strengthen and expand access to America’s Health Centers, providers of high-quality health care for America’s medically…

CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR VOTES FOR BUDGET PLAN TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMY, MAKE AMERICA SAFER

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cuellar joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of a new fiscally responsible budget plan that will strengthen the economy and make America safer. The budget for Fiscal Year 2009 was approved by a vote of 212-207. The budget resolution complies with the House pay-as-you-go rule that requires all mandatory spending and revenue…

LA VERNIA STUDENT RECEIVES NOMINATION TO MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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La Vernia student, Brianna LeFrere has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Brianna, a senior at La Vernia High School, received a nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to enter the Academy.  Congressman Cuellar says Briana was an obvious choice for his nomination.  “Briana is a bright student who I was pleased to nominate,” said Congressman Cuellar. …

A Much Needed Boost for the Economy

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In a couple of months, many Americans will be relieved to find a much-needed check in their mailboxes compliments of the U.S. federal government.  This rebate comes when most Americans are facing severe financial troubles. Family incomes and home prices are down while health care, energy, food, education costs, and mortgage foreclosures have climbed. The hardworking people of America…

FIREFIGHTERS GRANT TO PROVIDE FIRE TRUCK FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS IN RIO BRAVO

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Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department officials expressed gratitude and excitement for being awarded a $190,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The funds will be used for the purchase of a new, fully-equipped fire truck. The grant announcement was made today by Congressman Henry Cuellar. “We are extremely grateful for this grant, and we have been counting on this fire…

TEXAS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM DEADLINES APPROACHING

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As I continue to advocate quality education in the 28th Congressional District, I take this opportunity to inform students and educators about the fast-approaching deadlines for scholarships and fellowships offered by the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC). TSGC brings universities, government agencies, industries and non-profit organizations in Texas together to make the benefits of…