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  • THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: NEXT STEPS
    Dec 31, 2010 - The next effective date of benefits of health reform is coming up. Here are some of the key provisions that will take effect on January 1, 2011: FREE PREVENTIVE CARE FOR SENIORS—Under reform, beginning on January 1, 2011, the more than 40 million seniors in Medicare will begin receiving significant... More
  • What's New in 2011
    Dec 27, 2010 - Dear Friends and Neighbors in the 28th District, Over the past twelve months, the 111th Congress has been incredibly productive, with major legislation that will reduce wasteful government spending, enhance border security, make education more affordable and keep our communities safer and healthier... More
  • Cuellar’s Landmark Bill to Reform Federal Spending Passes
    Dec 21, 2010 - Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced that his bipartisan legislation to increase government efficiency, H.R. 2142, was passed in the House today, with a vote of 216-139. The bill, which creates a system for sweeping reforms to reduce wasteful spending, will now go on to be signed into law by... More
  • Congress Votes to Extend Tax Cuts
    Dec 17, 2010 - Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts passed Congress last night, with a vote of 277-148. The bill now goes on to be signed into law by the president. “I am thankful that my colleagues in Congress came together and realized that raising taxes wo... More
  • CUELLAR STATEMENT ON TAX CUT EXTENSIONS
    Dec 10, 2010 - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s framework agreement on taxes: "Members of Congress across the political spectrum should agree to temporarily extend the tax cuts for every single American. Raising taxes would be an inappropriate ... More
  • Cuellar to Co-Chair Job Corps Caucus
    Dec 9, 2010 - Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) has been named the Democratic co-chair or the Friends of the Job Corps Congressional Caucus for the 112th Congress. There is a Job Corps center in Congressman Cuellar’s district, in Laredo, Texas and before redistricting, the San Marcos Job Corps office was also in ... More
  • Middle Class Tax Cuts made Permanent
    Dec 3, 2010 - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced that the House successfully passed the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which permanently extended income tax cuts for all income up to $250,000 a year. The bill now goes on to a vote in the Senate. A typical middle-class American family will s... More
  • CUELLAR ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF CHILD NUTRITION ACT
    Dec 2, 2010 - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), announced that the House passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the most significant improvement to child nutrition programs in more than 30 years. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Obama. Focusing on improving children’s hea... More
  • CUELLAR STATEMENT ON THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
    Nov 24, 2010 - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), made the following statement regarding the Thanksgiving holiday: “Every year at this time, we set aside a day to reflect upon our blessings as Americans and look forward to gathering with our families to enjoy a dinner of thanks. But there are others who are... More
  • Trautmann Elementary School Recognized with National Award
    Nov 17, 2010 - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, recognized Andrew Trautmann Elementary School, located in Laredo, Texas, as a recipient of the 2010 National Blue Ribbon School Award. Only 314 schools nation-wide received the honor this year. The award ho... More