Henry Cuellar
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When a hug becomes a kiss of death (Politico)...primary voters. " There are instances when candidates overcome a perilous embrace. One Bush-hug survivor, Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, was able to fend off a primary challenge even though his opponent played up a photograph of... In this article: George W. Bush, Charlie Crist, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Lieberman, John McCain, Marco Rubio, and Henry Cuellar |
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L.A. Times - Politics | October 11, 2009
Study finds disconnect between healthcare needs and support for reform
...with the bills," he said. Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, whose Texas border region district ranks 10th on the uninsured list, says he's not yet ready to throw his support behind his party's legislation. Cuellar says he represents many...
In this article: Massachusetts, Joe Sestak, California, Florida, Texas, Tax, Medicare, and Urban Institute
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Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | November 04, 2009
Texas tort reforms would be spared under deal on healthcare bill
...reform." Cuellar, a "blue dog" Democrat, may have gotten the sweetener he needed to support the bill, while House Democratic leaders may have gotten one more vote in a hard-fought battle to get the votes to pass the bill. Asked if he...
In this article: Texas, John Culberson, Washington, Pain and suffering, Dog, Kevin Brady, and Michael McCaul
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CBS | October 23, 2009
Hidalgo judge accepts Obama appointment
...was announced by a White House press release and by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and Solomon Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, both of whom recommended him for the post. Salinas, 40, will oversee GSA activities including real estate and...
In this article: Hidalgo, U.S. General Services Administration, University of Texas-Pan American, Texas A&M University, Solomon Ortiz, and Hidalgo County
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washingtonpost.com | October 09, 2009
Lawmakers Scrap Plan for 300 More Miles of Fencing on Mexican Border
...from the final bill. "The DeMint amendment represented an unproductive and inefficient border security strategy," Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.), who represents the border city of Laredo, said in a statement Thursday. "We need to invest and...
In this article: Jim DeMint, Texas, Department of Homeland Security, Fencing, and General Accounting Office
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Lawmakers seek bigger Coast Guard border role
...and curb escalating violence. "The safety of the international border continues to be a national security concern as violence persists in neighboring Mexico," said Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Cuellar tucked a provision into a bill...
In this article: Rio Grande, Laredo, Washington, United States, Niagara River, and U.S. Coast Guard
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McClatchy Washington Bureau: Election 2008 | November 04, 2009
Blue Dog congressman pushes tort reforms in health bill
...Monday night to add a "pre-emption" provision which would keep legal reforms already made by Texas and other states to keep medical costs down. "This bill does not pre-empt tort reform in Texas," said Cuellar on Tuesday, referring to...
In this article: Texas, John Culberson, Blue Dog Democrats, Washington, Joint and several liability, Kevin Brady, and Michael McCaul
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Henry Roberto Cuellar (born September 19, 1955) is a Democratic politician from Laredo, Texas, who represents his state's 28th Congressional district (map) in the United States House of Representatives. Cuellar's district extends from the Rio Grande to the suburbs of San Antonio, including Guadalupe County.
- Birth Date:
- September 19, 1955
- Birthplace:
- Laredo, Texas
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
- Imelda Cuellar
- Residence:
- Laredo, Texas
- University Attended:
- Laredo Junior College, Georgetown University, University of Texas, Texas A&M University
- Occupation:
- attorney, customs broker
- Political party:
- Democratic
- Represents:
- 28th
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