Trip by Cotton put at $36,000
Lobbying group’s charity arm foots bill for tour of Israel
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's recent trip to Israel with his wife was the third most expensive privately financed trip a member of Congress has taken in the past 15 years, according to Legistorm.
The political news service reported that the $36,000 week-long trip sponsored by the American… Read more »
Moderates and Democrats say a ‘coalition’ House speaker could end stalemate
AUSTIN, Tex. — Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), the unofficial spokesman for moderation within his party, has said for days that the Republicans might well need Democrats to bail them out of their leadership crisis. Last week, he floated the idea of "a bipartisan coalition to elect the next speaker." This… Read more »
Trip by Cotton put at $36,000
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's recent trip to Israel with his wife was the third most expensive privately financed trip a member of Congress has taken in the past 15 years, according to Legistorm.
The political news service reported that the $36,000 week-long trip sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, the charity arm of pro-Israel… Read more »
VISTA celebrates 50 years of service
Volunteers in Service to America, dedicated to ending poverty in America and South Texas, celebrated 50 years of service Thursday at Texas A&M International University.
“VISTA and AmeriCorps provide a great service to meet the unique needs of Webb County,” said U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, who spoke at the “VISTA 50” event.
“I am grateful for… Read more »
Congress members debate issues of homeland security
Five congressmen gathered at Texas Tribune Festival Saturday afternoon to discuss their stances on issues of homeland security and the status of the southern border.
U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar, John Ratcliffe, Joaquin Castro, Blake Farenthold and Beto O’Rourke used their platforms to discuss their opinions on sanctuary cities,… Read more »
Taylor, others from S.A. appear at Austin political festival
Mayor among those speaking in Austin
Mayor Ivy Taylor spoke at the annual Texas Tribune Festival.
AUSTIN — Mayor Ivy Taylor said she faces a significant challenge in keeping San Antonio from dividing into two communities: one with means and one without.
She made that comment during a panel discussion before a politically… Read more »
Henry Cuellar speaks on upcoming Democratic debate
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - In just a few hours, Democratic candidates will come together for their first debate.
Here at home, Congressman Henry Cuellar says he is particularly interested in one candidate who has visited the Gateway City in the past.
Cuellar says with many topics up for discussion, he is hoping all the… Read more »
Congressman French Hill visits border
LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - We know border security is big issue in the presidential election and for U.S. lawmakers right now.
In fact one congressman visited Laredo to address it on Tuesday.
Republican Congressmen French Hill of Arkansas actually came to Laredo with Congressman Henry Cuellar to view the border.
He shares with us his… Read more »
Texas congressman receives industry award
SAN ANTONIO -- Congressman Lamar Smith (Republican – Texas, 21st District), chairman of the House Science, Space & Technology Committee, was honored on Monday with the presentation of the “Congressman of the Year Award” by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. The award was presented at a South Texas Wildcatters reception hosted by… Read more »
