STATE NEWS
HOUSE PASSES DEFENSE BILL TO FUND MILITARY THROUGH 2010, INCLUDES COMMUNICATIONS DOLLARS TO DEFEND AGAINST DRUG CARTELS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) today voted in support of H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, a bill which makes critical investments in America’s troops through 2010 by funding military pay raises,
Courtesy Rick Pauza Pics Eduardo Perez/CBP Port Isabel, Texas – In an effort to determine the next generation of CBP’s fleet of interceptor vessels, U. S. Customs and Border Protection recently took delivery of a 43-foot, advanced-design marine interceptor, designated as the Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator vessel. CBP Air and Marine currently operates a fleet
Eagle Pass , Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry apprehended a San Antonio man wanted on a state warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child among other fugitives apprehended over the past two days. On July 23, Onesimo Cordero, a 54-year-old U.S. citizen from San Antonio
Texas Public School Teachers Will Receive $800 Pay Raise Washington D.C.– The Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation announced today that Texas Public School teachers will receive an $800 pay raise through more than $2 billion now available for Texas under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The raises will be included in
Secures $300,000 for Manadas Hike and Bike Trail and $200,000 for Laredo Little Theatre Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced the passage the H.R. 3288, the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2010, which makes key investments to protect America’s housing needs and makes much needed improvements to our nation’s
STUDY SAYS FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO RAKE IN BILLIONS FROM NEW PROJECTS WHICH CAPTURE CARBON EMISSIONS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that America’s farmers and ranchers stand to significantly profit from the American Clean Energy and Security Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last month. According to a Department
HOUSE PASSES “PAY AS YOU GO” LEGISLATION TO CUT WASTEFUL SPENDING AND REDUCE THE NATIONAL DEFICIT WASHINGTON– Congressman Henry Cuellar today voted in support of H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009, legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Cuellar which creates a plan to enforce fiscal discipline in a time of rising deficits. Pay-as-you-go legislation, also
Courtesy Vanessa Bilanceri WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Democrat representing the 28th District of Texas, is now Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI). Congressman Cuellar was voted in by the CHLI Board of Directors at its July 9th private meeting. He fills a spot that has been vacant since February 2009
Settlement revises passport review procedures for applicants born to midwives Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Rubén Hinojosa, Henry Cuellar and Solomon P. Ortiz met with officials from the U.S. Department of State to discuss the Castelano v. Clinton settlement agreement, which addresses the unique nature of passport applications involving births to midwives along the Southern
Courtesy Rick Pauza, Laredo, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, currency, false documents, and uncovered numerous immigration and agricultural violations during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2009. Fiscal year 2009 began October 1, 2008
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