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  • Joint Op-Ed: "It's Time To Make Government More Accountable"
    Jun 15, 2010  - Cuellar & Platts: It's Time to Make Government More Accountable Roll Call June 15, 2010 By Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Todd Platts (R-PA) As lawmakers, our decisions rely on the information we have. Better information yields better results. In order to help eliminate waste in th... More
  • PAYGOing Our Way Out of Debt
    Feb 8, 2010  - Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following op-ed to local media on the state of the nation's deficit and how restoring spending rules in Congress can immediately reduce federal spending: PAYGOing Our Way Out of Debt By Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) When you’ve dug ... More
  • Creating a Culture of Preparedness
    Sep 21, 2009  - September marks the sixth annual National Preparedness Month.  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano declared this month a time for the nation to focus “on becoming better prepared for, and more resilient in the face of, emergencies of all kinds.” Just eight years ago, the nation’s sense ... More
  • A Climate of Change: Greening America and the Economy Together
    Apr 22, 2008  - On Tuesday, April 22, the country is celebrating the 38th Earth Day. While Earth Day brings focus to the key challenges facing us in preserving our planet, it is also an opportune time to explore the many ways to uplift our individual living costs by taking part in preservation efforts. Collectively... More
  • A Much Needed Boost for the Economy
    Mar 6, 2008  - 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, educ... More
  • TEXAS SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM DEADLINES APPROACHING
    Feb 27, 2008  - 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 agen... More
  • A Healthy Heart: Debunking the Myths of Heart Disease
    Feb 8, 2008  - Every year since 1963, Congress has required the President of the United States to declare February American Heart Month. In spirit of promoting healthy hearts, I join many in reaffirming my commitment this month to help raise awareness of heart disease and to offer simple preventative measures each... More
  • The Merida Initiative
    Dec 31, 2007  - As a life-long resident of Laredo, Texas, a city with the population of about 200,000 that borders the Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo, I grew up understanding the economic impact of a healthy relationship between the United States and our southern border neighbor, Mexico. The billions of dollars that... More
  • Responding to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis
    Dec 7, 2007  - The subprime mortgage crisis is an issue that weighs heavy on the minds of lawmakers, lenders, and the American public. Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, estimates that 2.3 million subprime mortgages will reset at higher rates through the end of next year, and an estimated 1-2 million borrower... More
  • Approaches to Securing Our Southern Borders
    Oct 9, 2007  - Washington, DC- As the Chairman of Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, I accept the challenge of participating in legislative policies that govern our nation’s border security. I know there are many issues facing our country, but there is nothing m... More

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