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Congressman Henry Cuellar Announces $5.1 Million for Webb County Head Start
Nov 7, 2008
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Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced $5,103,626 in funding for the Webb County Head Start program to help local children become better prepared to succeed in school. Specifically, the funds will be used to provide educational services to the 1,150 economically disadvantaged children and their parents...
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Congressman Cuellar Announces $5,003,353 in HUD Funding for City of Laredo
Oct 28, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced $5,003,353 today for the City of Laredo from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding comes in four parts:
$3,589,958 for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to provide housing and to expand economic opportunities, pr...
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Congressman Henry Cuellar Announces $1.16 Million for National Guard Armory Improvements in Laredo
Oct 24, 2008
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Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced $1,165,000 in funding to the National Guard Armory in Laredo for structural improvements to the facility. Specifically, the funds will provide for needed renovations to fencing around the facility to grant the armory more outdoor space for training exercises. The ...
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Congressman Henry Cuellar Receives National Guard Charles Dick Medal of Merit
Oct 21, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar was honored Monday by the National Guard Association of the United States with the Charles Dick Medal of Merit Award. The award, given to only 32 recipients nation-wide, was presented by Lt Gen Charles G. Rodriguez, Adjutant General for the State of Texas.
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Congressman Cuellar Recieves 'Friend of the Farm Bureau' Award
Oct 20, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar was honored Saturday by the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors with the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award. The award, given at the end of each Congress, is based on voting records on priority issues established by the American Farm Bureau Federation Bo...
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CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR SUPPORTS COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY LEGISLATION
Sep 16, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar voted today in favor of the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, a sweeping measure to increase American energy independence through the growth of renewable energy, increased energy efficiency, conservation of current resources, and en...
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CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE FELLOW TO ASSIST WITH AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Sep 9, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced today a temporary addition to his Washington, D.C. staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sandi Boughton, a legislative fellow with more than 34 years experience working with USDA Rural Development, joins Congressman Cuellar’s staff for a six-month...
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CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $250,000 TO STUDY FEASIBILITY OF LOW WATER WEIR
Sep 8, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced today $250,000 to study the feasibility of constructing a low water weir upstream from the World Trade Bridge on the Rio Grande River. The funds for the study were made available by language Congressman Cuellar added to the 2008 Omnibus Bill.
Once in ope...
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CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES PROJECT TO ERADICATE CANE ALONG RIVER AND IMPROVE BORDER SECURITY
Sep 4, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar joined the City of Laredo and U.S. Customs and Border Protection today to announce a comprehensive plan to remove and control Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River near Laredo. Eradication of the cane will enhance Border Patrol efforts by improving the line of sig...
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CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $651,200 FOR CITY OF MCALLEN FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXPAND REGIONAL RADIO INTEROPERABILITY
Sep 4, 2008
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar announced today a $651,200 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the City of McAllen Fire Department. In an effort to increase firefighter safety and response, the funds will be used to enhance and expand ...
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