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Congratulations to the newly elected La Joya ISD Board of Trustees. I commend all of your dedication and commitment to the students and teachers.
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FY14 Budget Request for the Department of State (Hearing)
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My remarks for the STEM Alliance - a 3 day series of events TAMIU and I have partnered in for the past 3 years.
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Today I met with Antonio Flores, president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities, to discuss funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and developing a pipeline for Hispanics in STEM fields.

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Today I met with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss the work of DHS as the agency begins transitioning into the new administration.

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I spoke with Peter Zampa of Gray Television Washington News Bureau this afternoon to discuss Trumpโ€™s plan to make American taxpayers pay for an enormously expensive border wall.

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The Fiscal Year 2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Application by the Department of Homeland Security FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is now open. Read more: http://bit.ly/1AYOzKS

This section is for fire departments: national, state, local; or tribal organizations that represent the interests of firefighters. The section contains information on the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants program, application assistance tools, previous grant awards,โ€ฆ
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Iโ€™m saddened by the news of the passing of San Antonioโ€™s retired archbishop Patrick Flores, our nationโ€™s first Mexican-American bishop. #RIP http://bit.ly/2jmQrJo

Retired Archbishop Patrick Flores, who became the first Mexican-American bishop in the United States in 1970, has died. The beloved prelate had been moved to hospice care after a weekend hospitalization for pneumonia. โ€œIt was announced at several parishes (over the weekend) to pray for him,โ€ said lo...
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A U.S. intelligence community report on Russian activities released today says Putin โ€˜orderedโ€™ effort to undermine faith in U.S. presidential election process.

The report says that the Kremlin aspired to help elect Trump and discredit Clinton.
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Today I stand with Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to represent our constituents in the 115th Congress.

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Great speaking with Tsi-Tsi-Ki Fรฉlix of Perspectiva Nacional and Sabrina de Santiago of the Center for American Progress to discuss the legislative agenda in the 115th Congress

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This morning I caught up with my friend and former Blue Dog colleague, Senator Joe Donnelly to discuss the importance of the #ACA.

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Before the #ACA, Americans with pre-existing conditions could be denied or charged more for their health care coverage #ACAWorks

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This morning, I met with President Obama and House Democrats about the importance of keeping the Affordable Care Act #ACA, which has given millions of previously uninsured Americans health coverage

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Today, my friends, Vicente Gonzalez for U.S. Congress, Congressman Filemon Vela and I were sworn into the 115th Congress with a promise to represent our constituents, including our distinct parts of Hidalgo County. Read more: http://bit.ly/2iMMYEF

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX- 15) were sworn into the 115th Congress of the United States House of Representatives by Speaker Paul Ryan.
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Today I was sworn into the 115th Congress. As your congressman, I will make sure to work with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to represent all of my constituents and communities in District 28. Read more: http://bit.ly/2iFAKjO

The Speaker of the House led today's traditional swearing-in ceremony on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Cuellar recited the oath that every Member of Congress has sworn since 1884: "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States...
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This morning I met with Holley Coil from NBC/Telemundo and Janet Rodriguez of Univision to discuss goals for the new 115th Congress. All Members of Congress will be officially sworn in today in Washington. You can watch a live broadcast on C-SPAN: http://cs.pn/2iErVac

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On December 29, 1845, Texas was the 28th state admitted to the Union! Celebrate by exploring maps of the Lone Star State online at The Library of Congress. There are commercial maps, topographical maps, birds eye views and more โ€“ discover them online: go.usa.gov/x8e3R
#Texas #Maps #LibraryofCongress

Yesterday in Laredo I met with Jose Alfredo Jimenez Medel, son of singer-songwriter Jose Alfredo Jimenez.

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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar serves the 28th District of Texas. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He is also Senior Whip, Chair of the Pro-Trade Caucus and member of the Blue Dog Coalition.