Today Congressman Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that he had secured an additional $10 million federal funding for environmental programs along the U.S.-Mexico border. These grant programs, which received funding under the recently passed omnibus appropriations bill, will help improve the environment, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, all of which are important to conservation… Read more »
Crece 100% detención de familias en frontera
El congresista Henry Cuéllar expresó su preocupación sobre el número de familias y de menores no acompañados que son aprehendidos por la Patrulla Fronteriza en la frontera sur, porque la captura aumentó más del 100 por ciento.
Refirió que en el año fiscal 2015 que terminó en septiembre, las autoridades migratorias lograron la detención de 9… Read more »
Requieren incrementar más vigilancia por zika
Se aplican en accesos a EU por salud pública
Debido al reciente brote del virus del zika, líderes del Congreso buscan aumentar la vigilancia en los puertos de acceso internacional por cuestiones de salud pública.
En este sentido, así lo dio a conocer el congresista demócrata Henry Cuéllar que anunció la inclusión en el lenguaje del… Read more »
Llegan 113 cubanos a Nuevo Laredo para cruzar a EU
De las 113 personas, 41 corresponden a embarazadas con hasta 7 meses de gestación y además 10 menores de edad
Un total de 113 cubanos llegaron al Aeropuerto de Nuevo Laredo, provenientes de Costa Rica, para cruzar a Estados Unidos por el Puente Internacional I y acogerse a la Ley Pies Secos, Pies Mojados, para de esta manera… Read more »
Crece 100% detención de familias en la frontera
Las autoridades migratorias lograron la detención de 9 mil 90 familias de indocumentados, y en el año fiscal 2016 de octubre a enero ya van 24 mil 616, un aumento del 171%
El congresista Henry Cuellar expresó su preocupación sobre el número de familias y de menores no acompañados que son aprehendidos por la Patrulla Fronteriza en la… Read more »
Southern Border sees increase in apprehensions of families
A higher number of people are trying to cross illegally into the U.S. it's a concern for congress and for those dealing with border security. The number of people who attempted to illegally cross the border has increased, if you look at the big picture.
In Laredo, we've seen a 41-percent increase of families and… Read more »
Texas questions border security cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-McAllen) are asking U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson for detailed information regarding border security cuts.
Of particular interest to Abbott and Cuellar is the federal agency’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced that he successfully included language in the Fiscal Year 2016 omnibus appropriations bill to improve public health at high-volume ports of entry. The language directs the Food and Drug Administration to work with local governments at these ports of entry to reduce the risk of food-borne illness and better equip local officials to deal… Read more »
TEXAS LEADERS WANT TO KNOW WHY DHS PLANS BORDER SECURITY CUTS
Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott and Congressman Henry Cuellar sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting detailed information on DHS’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program known as Operation Phalanx. DHS’s request for Aerial… Read more »
Governor, Congressman Seek Details On Border Security Cuts
Tue, 2016-02-09 05:00 News Staff
Ed Sterling
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Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-McAllen, are asking U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for detailed information regarding border security cuts.
Of particular interest to Abbott and Cuellar is the… Read more »
