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August 26, 2018
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MCALLEN, RGV – Following a visit to Guatemala, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez says the United States can and should do more to encourage Guatemalans to avoid migrating to the U.S.

August 24, 2018
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South Texas College President Dr. Shirley A. Reed recognized by US House of Representatives for invaluable service to community

Recognized for "outstanding and invaluable service to the community", STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed addressed a packed house and humbly offered her thanks to the college community for the institution's continued success.

Issues:Education
August 22, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging eligible small and rural towns in the 15th District of Texas to apply for cooperative agreement funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative.

Issues:Economy
August 21, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) recently participated in a congressional delegation to Guatemala and Mexico with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Congressman Ruben Kihuen (NV-04). This was a bipartisan effort to strengthen counter narcotic efforts, modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and start a dialogue about how to move the region forward.

August 20, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today sent a follow-up letter to Ivanka Trump, First Daughter and Advisor to the President of the United States, renewing her invitation to visit the U.S.-Mexico Border and meet the children and families impacted by the administration's zero-tolerance policy. This letter also invites Ms.

August 17, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging Hidalgo County homeowners affected by recent severe storms and flooding to apply for available disaster relief grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). The bank is allocating $500,000, at a potential $10,000 per household, to assist South Texans with recovery and rebuilding efforts.

August 15, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) has awarded $239,713 to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). This funding will fuel a partnership between UTRGV's mathematical sciences units with those of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD).

Issues:Education
August 15, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) has awarded $239,713 to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). This funding will fuel a partnership between UTRGV's mathematical sciences units with those of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD).

Issues:Education
August 14, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has awarded a $70,000 grant to Brooks County for lighting improvements at the Brooks County Airport.

Issues:Economy
August 14, 2018
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today issued the following statement recognizing the 83rd Anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing Social Security into law: