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Cuellar named 'Legislator of the Year' by Texas Rehab Action Network Posted: Tue 8:47 AM, Oct 07, 2014 By: Matt McGovern    LAREDO, TEXAS (Office of Henry Cuellar) –The Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN) has awarded Congressman Henry Cuellar “Legislator of the Year” in recognition of his assistance to and support of public rehabilitation effort. TRAN, a voluntary group with… Read more »

By Matt McGovern UTSA political science major Jose Rangel interned at Congressman Cuellar’s San Antonio District Office this past summer. LAREDO, TEXAS (Office of Henry Cuellar) –The Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN) has awarded Congressman Henry Cuellar “Legislator of the Year” in recognition of his assistance to and support of public… Read more »

Mexican truck access in limbo — Steel levies expected — China solar duties could expand — Japanese carmakers tout economic impact By ADAM BEHSUDI | 10/07/14 10:01 AM EDT With help from Doug Palmer, Matthew Korade and Alex Guillén UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR MEXICAN TRUCKS — A controversial pilot program that allows Mexican truckers access to the U.S. interior is set to expire… Read more »

Cuellar receives Spirit of Enterprise Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Posted: Tue 12:59 PM, Oct 07, 2014 By: Matt McGovern Email LAREDO, TEXAS (Office of Henry Cuellar) – Congressman Henry Cuellar has been honored with the Spirit of Enterprise award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his support to the business community during the 113th Congress… Read more »

McCaul border security plan gets support from Texas lawmakers By Lisa Hagen, Washington Bureau October 7, 2014 WASHINGTON — As the polarizing issue of immigration policy remains at a stalemate, Texas lawmakers from both sides of the aisle generally support House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul's plan to measure threats along the southern border and recommend… Read more »

U.S., Indonesia end clove dispute — Brussels official WTO bound — Obama boots Russia from GSP — Froman’s busy week By ADAM BEHSUDI | 10/06/14 10:05 AM EDT With help from Doug Palmer and Matthew Korade STUBBING OUT CIGARETTE DISPUTE — The United States and Indonesia have struck a deal to maintain the U.S. ban on clove cigarette sales in exchange for the promise of… Read more »

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar  Sandra Sanchez | ssanchez@themonitor.com Posted: Monday, October 6, 2014 11:26 am EDITOR’S NOTE: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo was the only Democrat to vote for controversial immigration reform legislation earlier this year following a surge of undocumented immigrants into South Texas. He explains during a Sept. 26 meeting with The… Read more »

Congressman: SA boom area for job growth and exports TX representatives discuss job growth in San Antonio By Jessica Soto Web-News Editor SAN ANTONIO - The Chamber of Commerce met with business leaders and trade association members Monday to discuss how to increase trade in San Antonio. There are $280 billion in exports from Texas every year, and Congressman Henry… Read more »

San Antonio can improve its export opportunities, U.S. Trade Representative says Oct 6, 2014, 2:55pm CDT   San Antonio companies have an opportunity to grab a larger share of Texas’ lucrative export business. That was the message U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman delivered to local business leaders. San Antonio officials agree that there is room for the city to gain… Read more »