Oil exports bill sails through House panel WASHINGTON — A House subcommittee swiftly approved legislation authorizing crude exports on Thursday, putting off the most divisive fights for later. The Energy and Power Subcommittee approved the bill by voice vote, the first step in a process that could get the measure before the full House this month. But first, lawmakers supporting the legislation hop... Read more »
by Chris Ramirez of the Caller Times Posted: September 9, 2015 6:23 PM The head of Corpus Christi's port authority has been making the rounds with federal lawmakers pitching the merits of widening and deepening the Ship Channel. Judy Hawley, who chairs the Port of Corpus Christi commission, met with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday in Houston to talk about the project. Hawley said long-discussed... Read more »
Posted on September 9, 2015 | By Jennifer A. Dlouhy WASHINGTON — A coalition of fiscally conservative Democrats on Wednesday declared their support for legislation to lift longstanding oil export restrictions. The 14-member Blue Dog Coalition said they backed the bill the night before a House subcommittee is expected to approve the measure. Related story: House committee to vote on oil exports Oil... Read more »
By Eric Katz September 9, 2015 In recent years, congressional Republicans have been better known for their proposals to cut federal employees’ compensation than for their attempts to boost it. Some typical crusaders against increased spending in government, however, were outraged about a Obama administration plan to cut pay for certain feds. The State Department recently notified many of its Fore... Read more »
The Unlikely Friendships for Texas' Congressional Delegation • by Abby Livingston • Sept. 8, 2015 U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmerthas a peculiar ritual at the State of the Union. The Tyler Republican and conservative provocateur saves a seat each year for a progressive Democratic pal from New York City: U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney. In a city paralyzed by partisanship, it is difficult to overstate just how of... Read more »
El congresista federal por el Distrito 28, Henry Cuéllar, anunció a toda su demarcación que tienen la oportunidad de asistir a la capital del país, Washington, a ver al Papa Francisco. POR: POR LUIS SUÑER 08 / SEPTIEMBRE / 2015 Y es que su santidad visitará por primera vez en la historia del Vaticano a una sesión del Congreso de los Estados Unidos y después dará un pequeño discurso en las escalina... Read more »
JORGE VARGAS SÁNCHEZ Actualizada 08/09/2015 a las 08:01 JORGE VARGAS SÁNCHEZ Francisco Domínguez Servién, gobernador electo de Querétaro, realiza una gira de trabajo en Estados Unidos. Un comunicado despachado por su oficina explica que el objetivo es fortalecer las relaciones internacionales, así como intercambiar experiencias con distinguidos personajes. Este lunes el mandatario estatal se encon... Read more »
When we talk about border security, we often focus on what the United States should do to stop illegal crossings. Less often discussed, however, is what can be done in Mexico (and elsewhere in Latin America) to dampen the desire to illegally enter the United States in the first place. One surefire way to achieve this: economic development. Today, Mexico’s energy sector is experiencing a renaissanc... Read more »
EL PERIODICO USA: Congresista rifará boletos para asistir a la visita de su santidad el Papa Francisco en Washington Diana Grace Partida | 9/8/2015, 2:24 p.m. El Congresista Henry Cuéllar realizará un sorteo entre sus electores, para la oportunidad de visitar el Capitolio durante la visita papal. | McAllen.- A sólo unas semanas antes de que pise el Papa Francisco suelo estadounidense, el congresis... Read more »
El gobernador electo de Querétaro se reunió con el exembajador Arturo Sarukhán y el congresista Henry Cuellar. REDACCIÓN BAJÍO 08.09.2015 Última actualización08.09.2015Especial] El gobernador electo del estado de Querétaro, Francisco Domínguez Servién, realiza una gira de trabajo en Estados Unidos, con el objetivo de fortalecer las relaciones internacionales, así como intercambiar experiencias co... Read more »
