STATE NEWS
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the benefits of a college loans reduction program that makes student loan payments manageable for millions of Americans, including tens of thousands in the 28th Congressional District. This includes cheaper interest rates on need-based federal loans, affordable monthly payments, and higher Pell Grant scholarships that cover the
HOUSE PASSES NEARLY $44 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, INCLUDING CUELLAR AMENDMENT PREVENTING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM FLYING FIRST-CLASS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) helped pass late Wednesday H.R. 2892, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2010, funding $44 billion for the Department of Homeland Security and the agencies it oversees.
( joe ryan ap file) (msnbc story, entertainment) (updated wed 6/25/09 5:20p.m.) The Los Angeles Times reports that Michael Jackson has died at age 50 after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center. Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told the newspaper that Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home and CPR was
From msnbc.com (entertainment) Farrah Fawcett, the “Charlie’s Angels” star whose feathered blond hair and dazzling smile made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s, died Thursday after battling cancer. She was 62. The pop icon, who in the 1980s set aside the fantasy girl image to tackle serious roles, died shortly
Temporary immediate closure of IH 35 SB from MPM #35-32 – Repairs to bridge structure – Detour in effect effective immediately June 25, 2009 from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. IH 35 SB (southbound) from MPM (milepost marker) #35 to MPM #32 To perform bridge structure repairs. The mentioned work will be performed by TxDOT
AUSTIN-Texas will break ground next week on its first major mobility project funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), one of 29 “shovel ready” mobility projects approved by the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) at a special meeting in March. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a groundbreaking on Tuesday, June 30
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a $152,031 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Disadvantaged Nursing Student Scholarships (DNSS) program. The funding will allow TAMIU to provide financial assistance to up to 30 full time, economically-disadvantaged students from underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups who
Congressman Cuellar announces additional $2.5 million in federal funding for runway rehabilitation, bringing Fiscal Year 2009 total to more than $19 million Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded an additional $2.5 million to the Laredo International Airport to rehabilitate runway 17R/35L. The monies are
El Cenizo’s Mayor Raul Reyes met with Congressman Cuellar at his Washington D.C. office. The Mayor is in town until Thursday with various official meetings on Capitol Hill. On Monday he met with the Congressman to discuss some of the city’s grant applications which are still pending.
HOUSE PASSES CUELLAR AMMENDMENT SAVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON ENERGY COSTS; BILL ALSO INCLUDES FUNDS FOR WEBB COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OVER $3 BILLION IN FUNDING TO COMBAT DRUG TRAFFICKING Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) voted late Thursday to approve H.R. 2847, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, major federal
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