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Rep. Cuellar, CBP Announce PRIDE Initiative
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new initiative today aimed at re-invigorating professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE) throughout the CBP workforce at South Texas ports of entry. The new PRIDE initiative with CBP is one of several efforts Congressman Cuellar has introduced in order to improve customer… KRGV: Congressmen Urge Action on Border Security
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Stopping the violence across the border must become a priority for Mexico and the United States, congressman Filemon Vela said. The streets of Tamaulipas became battlefields this week. Shootouts between gangs and drug cartels have both sides of the border worried. “Policymakers in Washington are missing the boat when it comes to border security and violence,” Congressman Filemon… Rep. Cuellar Reacts to State of the Union Address
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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) issued the following statement in reaction to the State of the Union address, delivered by President Obama this evening. “Tonight, I sat in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives with an open mind, not listening for Democratic or Republican talking points, but instead listening for Texas values and ideas that will continue to move our… KGNS: Homeland Appropriations Bill goes to Senate (video)
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January 19, 2015 Christian vonPreysing A deadline looms and debate continues over the a bill in Washington that keeps federal border agents employed. Just days ago the house passed that homeland appropriations bill. That's what funds the Department of Homeland Security, and keeps border patrol agents as well as CBP on the payroll. Lawmakers have until February… Periodico Enlace: Cuellar wants CBP agents to 'interact respectfully' with border crossers
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a Homeland Security funding bill, including specific language added by Congressman Henry Cuellar. Cuellar’s additions include a call for a review of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer training to ensure professionalism, and the addition of a provision which makes costs of providing care, transportation, and humanitarian relief to… Rio Grande Guardian: CUELLAR: EVENTUALLY, WE WILL GET A ‘CLEAN’ HOMELAND SECURITY BILL
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January 18 18:012015 by Steve Taylor WESLACO, RGV – U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has given his take on the decision by House Republicans last week to link President Obama’s executive orders on immigration to homeland security funding. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, the Laredo Democrat says he believes that, at the end of the day, there will be a “clean”… KSAT: Cuellar says border crossing at lowest mark in 20 years
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January 15, 2015 By Myra Arthur SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Dist. 28) said Thursday that improvements have been made along the U.S., Mexico border. “We still have work to do,” Cuellar said. “But if you look the number of people coming across, overall we have the lowest number we've seen in 20 years.” On Wednesday, a bill passed in the U.S. House… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |